Hurricane Information

The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau maintains this Web page to provide emergency information for the public, first responders, law enforcement, hospitals, the communications industry and all levels of government.

National Weather Service - National Hurricane Center

National Weather Service - National Hurricane Center: Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook

Releases

9/12/2008
The FCC'S Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces the Activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in Response to Hurricane Ike.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/11/2008
DIRS Reporting Data to be Shared with Federal ESF 2 Agencies.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/2/08
The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Availability of Updated Hurricane-Related Relief.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/31/08
The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces the Activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in Response to Hurricane Gustav.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/29/08
FCC Reminds Communications Providers How to Contact Agency for Emergency Assistance.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

Consumer Information

This page contains links to information that may be helpful to consumers and the general public during a hurricane emergency situation. The links include FCC fact sheets with pertinent information for communicating during emergency situations; local TV stations that may provide updated news and information in the affected areas; links to amateur radio organizations who may provide alternative communications services; and information about how consumers can help with relief efforts. Consumers may contact the Red Cross at: 1-800-HELP NOW for information about how to donate to a relief effort.