HURRICANE SEASON
Hurricane experts recommend radios over nondigital portable TVs
Your old portable television probably can't be relied upon this hurricane season, but there's a cheaper alternative.
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SMALL BUSINESS
Is your business ready for a Category 5 hurricane?
From co-location to virtualization, the options abound for protecting vital business information.
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HURRICANE SEASON
1926 hurricane offers lessons for South Florida planners
Imagine the following: Hurricane season is just one day old and emergency managers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are already waking to a nightmare.
Hurricane Guide '09
Surviving a storm
- Things to do now
- If a watch is issued
- If a warning is issued
- High rises
- During a hurricane
- Special instructions
- If you must evacuate
- Mobile homes
- After a hurricane
What is a hurricane?
- When a hurricane develops
- Tracking by range
- Reconnaissance aircraft
- Saffir-Simpson Scale
- The danger zone
Preparing for a storm
- Lower prices, shorter waits for shutters
- Choosing the right shutter
- How to install plywood
- Anchoring mobile homes
- With electricity, it's safety first
- Choosing a generator
- Portable generators
- Wattage requirements
- Avoiding scams
- Safety tips
- Higher insurance rates
- Storing important papers
- Home preparation
- Getting your yard ready
- Pool and patio enclosures
- Pool precautions
- Pet care
- Automobile safety
- Caring for your boat
- Great storm gadgets
- Stocking up on food
- Water
After the storm
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HURRICANE SEASON
1926 hurricane offers lessons for South Florida planners
Imagine the following: Hurricane season is just one day old and emergency managers in Miami-Dade and Browar...
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BEFORE THE STORM
Take the time to safeguard your home
The most important precaution you can take to reduce damage to your home and property is to protect the are...
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SHUTTERS
Season brings lower prices, shorter waits
Folks with bare windows, take note. The bad economy makes this a good year to buy shutters, impact-resistan...
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Emergency phone numbers
RUMOR CONTROL LINES Miami-Dade County 311 Answer Center: 311; 305-468-5900; TTY/TDD 305-468-5402 Broward Co...
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Your plan for survival, step by step
Making a survival plan THINGS TO DO NOW Establish a family emergency plan. Discuss how to prepare for and r...
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YOUR VEHICLE
Fill up, park in a safe spot
BEFORE THE STORM Keep vehicle in a garage or carport, if available. Otherwise, park close to the building o...
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PLAN AHEAD
Only three shelters take pets
Plan now for your pet's safety during a storm. If you live in an evacuation zone, you will be required to l...
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