Hurricane resources
 Avoiding Hurricane Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners (FEMA)
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Once a major storm hits, it’s too late to protect your home and property. But there are things you can do now to reduce damage from high winds and water. Some are fairly simple and inexpensive; others will require a professional contractor. You’ll need to consider the characteristics of your home, your financial resources and the building codes in your community. This homeowner’s checklist will help you learn what you can do.
Beaufort Scale
A tabular representation of the Beaufort Scale showing winds from a light breeze to a hurricane, how wind is rated by its speed, and what its effects will be of sea and land based on its intensity.
FAQs – National Hurricane Program (FEMA)
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FAQs concerning the National Hurricane Program - Established in 1985, the National Hurricane Program (NHP) conducts assessments and provides tools and technical assistance to assist State and local agencies in developing hurricane evacuation plans. The program is a multi-agency partnership, involving the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association, the National Weather Service, U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and numerous other Federal agencies.
Hurricane Categories (Wikipedia)
A table showing the five hurricane categories, expected winds, storm surge height, barometric pressure, potential damage, and example storms that fell into the appropriate category.
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale (Wikipedia)
The Saffir-Simpson scale is the standard scale for rating the severity of hurricanes as a measure of the damage they cause; it is based on observations of numerous North Atlantic Basin hurricanes. This document provides the information in a standard text format.
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Table (Answers.com)
A tabular representation of the five hurricane categories including wind speed height of the storm surge, and the types of expected damage that may occur.
Top Ten Hurricane Disasters Ranked By FEMA Relief
A list of the top ten hurricane disasters based on the amount of FEMA funding. The list shows the year, area primarily affected, and the amount of FEMA relief dollars.
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