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Hurricane & Tropical Weather Index

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 Storms
• Atlantic Hurricane Names 2011
• Atlantic Hurricane Names 2010
• Atlantic Hurricane Names 2009
• Atlantic Hurricane Names 2008
• Atlantic Hurricane Names 2007
• Atlantic Hurricane Names 2006
• Atlantic Hurricane Names 2005
• Atlantic Hurricane Names 2004
• Atlantic Hurricane Names 2003
 Related Links
 •   Flood Summary 
 •   Hurricane Hunter Home Page  
 •   Louisiana 211 - The 2-1-1 System connects people with needed human services through an easy to remember three-digit phone number.
 •   LouisianaFloods.org
 •   National Hurricane Center - Links to latest forecasts, satellite imagery, aircraft reconnaissance, historical and general information about NHC and the Tropical Prediction Center
 •   National Hurricane Center Active Storm Advisories
 •   Weather Related Links
 •   NOAA's Aircraft Operations Center (AOC)

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 NWS "HAZSTATS" - database and reports to include statistics on weather-related deaths, injuries, and damage estimates

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 Weather Net Tropical Page
 Disaster Assistance & Donations
 •   Disaster Tax Relief Resources
 •   GOHSEP Disaster Recovery index
 •   FEMA Disaster Assistance - 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585 (TTY)
 •   The Disaster Assistance Process for Individuals & Households
 •   American Red Cross Donations: 1-800-435-7669
 •   American Red Cross Food, Shelter, & Financial Assistance: 1-866-438-4636
 •   Salvation Army Donation Helpline: 1-800-725-2769
• Information Regarding FEMA's Individual
Disaster Assistance
• Public Assistance Forms Index
 Road Closures
 •   State Police Road Closure Hotline:
1-800-469-4828
 •   State Police State & Federal Highway Road Closures
 •   East Baton Rouge Parish Road Closures
 •   Jefferson Parish Road Closures
 •   Orleans Parish Road Closures
 •   Terrebonne Parish Road Closures
 •   Road Closure Index
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 Evacuations
 •   State Evacuation Routes
 •   State Police State Evacuations
 •   Your Evacuation Plan
 Fact Sheets/General Information
  General

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 Protective Actions Fact Sheet - Shelter in Place information sheet
• Your Evacuation Plan

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 Food & Water in an Emergency

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 Hurricane Terms

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 Locating Safe Drinking Water
 •  Disaster Supplies Kit Fact Sheet - Some items
that might be needed for a disaster
• Preparing Your Home For A Hurricane
• Taking Shelter From The Storm-Building A Safe Room In Your Home -   Includes cost estimates & plans
• Safety Precautions When Returning Home
• Steps To Take After The Disaster
  High Water/Flooding
 •   Flood Safety Tips - Information Sheet
 •   Avoiding Flood Damage A Checklist 179 KB
 •   Coping With a Flood Before, During & After - Information Sheet
 •   Flood Insurance Claims - Information Sheet
 •   National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
  Hurricane/Tropical Storm
 •   Actions Before & After A Hurricane
 •   Hurricane Tip Sheet - What to do before &
during a hurricane
 •   Definition Of A Hurricane
 •   Hurricane Categories
 •   Hurricane & Emergency Management Acronyms
 •   Tropical Storm Structure
 •   Facts About The Eye Of A Hurricane
 •   Why Hurricanes Are Named

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 Retiring Names Of The Worst Hurricanes
  Storm Surge

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 Storm Surges 

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 Storm Surge Information Sheet
  Wind Related
 •   Avoiding Wind Damage-A Checklist 235 KB
 •   Your Property - Trees & Airborne Debris
 •   Shutters or Plywood Window Covers
 •   Brace Gable End Roof Framing
 •   Fact Sheet: Protecting Garage Doors
 Miscellaneous
 •   LSU Hurricane Tracking Chart -
518 KB - Courtesy of LSU Hurricane Center
   


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