2009 Hurricane Names

Ana | Bill | Claudette | Danny | Erika | Fred | Grace | Henri | Ida | Joaguin | Kate | Larry | Mindy | Nicholas | Odette | Peter | Rose | Sam | Teresa | Victor | Wanda

Hurricane Predictions

Colorado State/Bill Gray
  14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, 3 major hurricanes
Weather Research Center
   7 named storms, 4 hurricanes, 0 major hurricanes
Weather Services Inc.
  13 named storms, 7 hurricanes, 3 major hurricanes
Accuweather
  13 named storms, 8 hurricanes, 2 major hurricanes

Saffir-Simpson Scale -- NOAA Graphic

Preparing for Trouble: 1-2-3

1 - BEFORE
Before Hurricane Season Starts
YOU SHOULD:

Assembe your Disaster Supply Kit
- These items are often scattered around your home and simply need to be brought into one locations.
Write out your Family Disaster Plan
- Discuss the possible hazards with your family. Determine if you are in a evacuation area. Identify an out-of-town family contact.

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2 - WATCH
When a Hurricane Watch is Issued
YOU SHOULD:

Check your Disaster Supply Kit
- Make surenothing is missing. Determine if there is anything you need to supplement your kit. Replenish your water.
Write out your Family Disaster Plan
- Protective measures should be initiated, especially those actions that require extra time (for example, securing a boat or leaving a barrier island.

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3 - WARNING
When a Hurricane Warning is Issued
YOU SHOULD:

Ready your Disaster Supply Kit
- If you need to evacuate, you should bring your Supply Kit with you.

Write out your Family Disaster Plan
- Your family should be in the process of completing protective actions and deciding the safest location to be during the storm.

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