Hurricane Guide '09: Get ready
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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