According to the National Hurricane Center, hurricanes kill approximately 50 to 100 people anywhere from Texas to Maine during an average three-year period.
Hurricanes, Cyclones, Typhoons, & Other Tropical Storms
Tips on gathering supplies and making a plan to survive a tropical storm (Centers for Disease Control)
Safety Precautions Following a Hurricane
Suggestions on dealing with a wide variety of increased risks to health and the environment at home and in the community following a hurricane (Environmental Protection Agency)
Using Medical Devices Safely During and Following a Hurricane
Tips for using medical devices that may be exposed to fluctuating power, contaminants or unusual levels of heat or humidity during and following a disaster (Food and Drug Administration)
Hurricane Safety Checklist
Advice on what to do before, during and after a hurricane (American Red Cross) Hurricane hazards come in many forms. Be sure to check our Tornado and Flood pages for more information on how to recover from a hurricane. |
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