An important part of preparedness is understanding what we are up against. To prepare for hurricanes, we should familiarize ourselves with the terminology used in describing tropical cyclones and become aware of storms’ potential effects.
Here are some common terms for various types of storms:
A tropical depression is defined as an organized system of clouds and […]
Preparing emergency food supplies doesn’t have to be difficult; to help, we’ve put together some basic guidelines on what to keep in mind while putting together your non-perishables. Perhaps you have a list of what should be in your hurricane food supply kit, but suppose you want to know how many days you should […]
With every hurricane and tropical storm that strikes, people aren’t the only creatures that are affected. In the weeks following Hurricane Ike’s landfall, hundreds of displaced pets have lost their homes, and are awaiting adoption at various SPCA adoption centers. Many of these pets have been unclaimed by their owners, and sadly, this kind […]
FEMA has a number of videos on its YouTube channel, covering topics from hurricane preparedness to flooding cleanup. The purpose of the channel is to help citizens prepare for disaster, provide a forum for the public to comment on disaster relief, and to provide insight into how FEMA operates. When disaster does affect you and […]
