National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2013
May 26th through June 1st
In the wake of the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma, this annual preparation is quite fitting. Tornadoes are one of the potential hazards resulting from a hurricane that makes landfall. We'll cover the week in more detail, but here is an interactive graphic which you can review for videos and other important planning information.
The goal of NOAA's Hurricane Preparedness Web site is to inform the public about the hurricane hazards and provide knowledge which can be used to take ACTION. This information can be used to save lives at work, home, while on the road, or on the water.
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone or severe tropical storm that
forms in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and
in the eastern Pacific Ocean. A typical cyclone is accompanied by
thunderstorms, and in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise
circulation of winds near the earth’s surface.
Every year, hurricanes put communities at risk of catastrophic damage
from storm surges, flooding, high winds, and tornadoes. During National
Hurricane Preparedness Week, we rededicate ourselves to preventing loss
of life and damage to property by raising awareness about hurricane
hazards and taking action to protect our families, our homes, and our
neighborhoods.
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