http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html
Department of Homeland Security
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate. This publication provides information on hurricane preparedness and how to protect your property from hurricane damage.