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Hurricanes
A hurricane is a severe type of tropical storm. Hurricanes produce high winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms. Hurricanes can cause tremendous damage. Winds can exceed 155 miles per hour. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes and lead to flooding. The high winds and heavy rains can destroy buildings, roads and bridges, and knock down power lines and trees. In coastal areas, very high tides called storm surges cause extensive damage.
Although there are no guarantees of safety during a hurricane, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a disaster plan. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety and losses.
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Hurricanes(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Hurricanes(Dept. of Homeland Security)
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Hurricanes(Dept. of Homeland Security)
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Latest News
- Hurricane Threats: Time to Batten Down the Hatches(09/07/2008, HealthDay)
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CDC Offers Checklist for People in Path of Upcoming Hurricanes(09/05/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Coping
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Managing Traumatic Stress: After the Hurricanes(American Psychological Association)
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- Parent Guidelines for Helping Children After a Hurricane(National Child Traumatic Stress Network) - Links to PDF
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Tornadoes, Hurricanes and Children(American Psychological Association)
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Managing Traumatic Stress: After the Hurricanes(American Psychological Association)
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Related Issues
- After a Hurricane: Key Facts about Infectious Disease(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes(Dept. of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service)
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- FAQ: Hurricane Recovery and Leptospirosis(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- FDA Offers Tips about Medical Devices and Hurricane Disasters(Food and Drug Administration)
- Food Safety for Consumers Returning Home After a Hurricane and/or Flooding(Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition)
- Hurricanes: Health and Safety Before and After a Storm(Food and Drug Administration)
- Prepare for Hurricane Season: Advice From FDA(Food and Drug Administration)
- Returning Home After the Hurricane: Staying Safe and Healthy(American Lung Association) - Links to PDF
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Tornado or Hurricane Fire Safety(United States Fire Administration)
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What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages and Floods(Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition)
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Pictures & Photographs
- U.S. Weather Watch/Warning Map(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
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Financial Issues
- Hurricane Information(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
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- Article: Caring for those who care: the role of the occupational...
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- Article: Hurricane Katrina's impact on Tulane's teaching hospitals.
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Organizations
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Children
- FEMA for Kids: Hurricanes(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
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