21. MMWR: Hurricanes, Floods, And A Tsunami The impact of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season and the resulting death, injury, destruction, and population displacement were unprecedented in U.S. history. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mguide_nd.html

MMWR SEARCH ADVANCED SEARCH MMWR Publications Weekly Report Current Volume Past Volumes Recommendations and Reports Current Volume Past Volumes Surveillance Summaries Current Volume Past Volumes Supplements Notifiable Diseases MMWR Information MMWR Editorial Board MMWR staff Instructions for Contributors Contributor Attribution Policy Serial Publications Weekly Continuing Education ... MMWR State Health Statistics About These Tables Morbidity Tables Mortality Tables Free Subscription ... Contact Additional Resources State Health Departments Public Health Image Library Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal Preventing Chronic Disease Journal The impact of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season and the resulting death, injury, destruction, and population displacement were unprecedented in U.S. history. During 2005, 15 tropical storms became hurricanes. For the first time, four major hurricanes made landfall in the United States; three of those reached Category 5 intensity. The worst effects were felt from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. On August 29, Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast, causing severe damage from a two-story storm surge, powerful winds, and heavy rains. Approximately 80% of New Orleans was flooded after the surge from the Gulf of Mexico forced breaks in a levee, releasing water from Lake Pontchartrain into the city. Katrina became the deadliest U.S. hurricane since 1928 and likely the costliest natural disaster on record in the United States.

22. FEMA: Are You Ready? Are You Ready? hurricanes. Natural Hazards Section 2.1 2.5 (PDF 1.5MB) Natural Hazards Section 2.6 - 2.12 (PDF 4.3MB) A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, the generic http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/hurricanes.shtm

Skip to content FEMA.gov FEMA Mobile Site Contact Us ... Frequently Asked Questions or Additional Languages Search Advanced Search Home Apply for Assistance FEMA Audiences ... About FEMA Social Media FEMA Mobile Email Updates Facebook Twitter ... Appendix C (PDF 1.6MB) Print Preview Are You Ready? Hurricanes Natural Hazards Section 2.1 - 2.5 ( PDF Natural Hazards Section 2.6 - 2.12 ( PDF All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms. Parts of the Southwest United States and the Pacific Coast experience heavy rains and floods each year from hurricanes spawned off Mexico. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland. Winds can exceed 155 miles per hour. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes and microbursts, create storm surges along the coast, and cause extensive damage from heavy rainfall. Hurricanes are classified into five categories based on their wind speed, central pressure, and damage potential (see chart). Category Three and higher hurricanes are considered major hurricanes, though Categories One and Two are still extremely dangerous and warrant your full attention. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Scale Number (Category) Sustained Winds (MPH) Damage Storm Surge Minimal: Unanchored mobile homes

23. Ready.gov: Hurricanes Ready America, Educating and empowering Americans to prepare for emergencies such as hurricanes and Tropical Storms. http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html

Skip to navigation Skip to content Ready Ready America ... Ready Kids or Other Languages Search: Hurricanes Downloading and Ordering All Ready Publications Overview ... State and Local Information Here's Something To Think About... Talk to your pet's veterinarian about the types of things that you should include in your pet's emergency first aid kit. Hurricanes Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate. Step 1: Get A Kit / "To-Go Bag" Get an Emergency Supply Kit , which includes items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. You may want to prepare a portable kit and keep it in your car. This kit should include: Copies of prescription medications and medical supplies; Bedding and clothing, including sleeping bags and pillows;

24. Office Of The Governor - Rick Perry Includes information on how to help with recovery efforts, photographs, videos, news, and where to obtain relief services. http://governor.state.tx.us/hurricane/

RSS Contact Skip to Content Home ... CONTACT More Helpful Twitter Feeds @TexGov @TxDOT @TPWDnews @breakingweather ... @RedCross Helpful Phone Numbers Evacuation Information FEMA Food Stamps American Red Cross Texas Attorney General Office (Report Price Gouging) Roadside Assistance TxDOT Statewide Road Closures Relay Service (Hearing Impaired and Visual Disabilities) Employment Accessibility Policy Site Policies Texas.gov ... Problems With This Site - Contact The Webmaster Information and Referral: 1-800-843-5789 Citizen's Opinion Hotline: 1-800-252-9600 Office of the Governor P.O. Box 12428 Austin, Texas 78711 Phone: (512) 463-2000 Fax: (512) 463-1849

25. Hurricanes United States Search and Rescue Task Force. hurricanes. Picture of Hurricane From Space Note The Eye In The Center . What is a Hurricane? hurricanes are high speed http://www.ussartf.org/hurricanes.htm

United States Search and Rescue Task Force Hurricanes Picture of Hurricane From Space - Note The "Eye" In The Center What is a Hurricane? Hurricanes are high speed windstorms accompanied by torrential rains. They begin over the ocean where air rising from warm seas creates a severe low pressure zone. This zone draws air to it with such force the winds rotate around the core (the 'eye') at up to 185 mph. The 'eye' averages about 20 miles in diameter while the hurricane may be up to a few hundred miles in diameter. After the onset of a hurricane at sea, the storm moves slowly toward one of the poles and loses force as it moves into cooler areas or over land. Hurricanes are usually predicted by meteorologists well in advance of their occurrence. A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, the general term for all circulating weather systems over tropical waters (counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere). Tropical cyclones are classified as follows: Tropical Depression: An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph (33 knots) or less. Tropical Storm: An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph (34-63 knots).

26. NASA - Hurricane Season 2008: Hurricane Ike (Atlantic Ocean) Images from various NASA sources related to the storm. http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hurricanes/archives/2008/h2008_ike.html

27. Hurricanes: EnchantedLearning.com hurricanes read about these tropical cyclones, how they form, how they are named, hurricane anatomy, the eye, eyewall, spiral rainbands, tracking storms, preparing for a http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/weather/hurricane/

Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. Join Enchanted Learning Site subscriptions last 12 months. Click here for more information on site membership. As low as $20.00/year (directly by Credit Card Site members have access to the entire website with print-friendly pages and no ads. (Already a member? Click here. Our subscribers' grade-level estimate for this page: 3rd - 4th Hurricane Activities EnchantedLearning.com Hurricane Weather Theme Page for K-3 Introduction to Hurricanes How Hurricanes Form Naming Hurricanes Hurricane Structure ... Hurricane Glossary Hurricanes Hurricanes rotate in a counterclockwise direction. A hurricane is a powerful, rotating storm that forms over warm oceans near the Equator . Another name for a hurricane is a tropical cyclone. Hurricanes have strong, rotating winds (at least 74 miles per hour or 119 kilometers per hour), a huge amount of rain, low air pressure, thunder and lightning. The cyclonic winds of a hurricane rotate in a counterclockwise direction around a central, calm eye.

28. Weather Wiz Kids Weather Information For Kids Weather Wiz Kids is a fun and safe website for kids about all the weather info they need to know. It contains tools for weather education, including weather games, activities http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-hurricane.htm

Hurricanes What is a hurricane? A hurricane is a huge storm! It can be up to 600 miles across and have strong winds spiraling inward and upward at speeds of 75 to 200 mph. Each hurricane usually lasts for over a week, moving 10-20 miles per hour over the open ocean. Hurricanes gather heat and energy through contact with warm ocean waters. Evaporation from the seawater increases their power. Hurricanes rotate in a counter-clockwise direction around an "eye." The center of the storm or "eye" is the calmest part. It has only light winds and fair weather. When they come onto land, the heavy rain, strong winds and large waves can damage buildings, trees and cars. Click Here to get your very own Hurricane Tracking Chart. How do hurricanes form? Coriolis Force is needed to create the spin in the hurricane and it becomes too weak near the equator, so hurricanes can never form there. (Graphic Credit: UCAR) Click Here to learn more about hurricanes from UCAR. What is storm surge?

29. Hurricane, Hurricanes, Hurricane Center At LiveScience.com LiveScience.com explains hurricane, hurricanes, hurricane center, hurricane tracking and pictures of hurricanes http://www.livescience.com/hurricanes/

dartTag = 'general/home'; All About Hurricanes A hurricane is a tropical cyclone, which in meteorological terms, is a storm system with a closed circulation around a center of low pressure that is fueled when moist air rises, condenses and releases heat. Producing very high winds and torrential rain, hurricanes can be catastrophic for living populations. However, hurricanes also play an important role in relieving sustained droughts and maintaining equilibrium in the environment. Hurricanes often begin as tropical storms, strengthening according to water temperature. Strong wind damage and water damage from flooding and storm surge from hurricanes can wreak havoc on regions all over the world. Learn more about hurricanes with the latest news articles, interactive features and more at LiveScience.com. Find out the answers to your most pressing questions about hurricanes. What elements cause the physical structure of a hurricane to form? How does the U.S. National Hurricane Center use the latest hurricane tracking equipment to predict potential impacts each season? Is there another Katrina on the horizon? How can we better prepare for hurricanes?

30. Hurricanes: MedlinePlus A hurricane is a severe type of tropical storm. hurricanes produce high winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms. hurricanes can cause tremendous damage. Winds can exceed 155 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hurricanes.html

pttitle = ""; Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Other Topics: A B C D ... All Topics Hurricanes URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hurricanes.html A hurricane is a severe type of tropical storm. Hurricanes produce high winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms. Hurricanes can cause tremendous damage. Winds can exceed 155 miles per hour. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes and lead to flooding . The high winds and heavy rains can destroy buildings, roads and bridges, and knock down power lines and trees. In coastal areas, very high tides called storm surges cause extensive damage. Although there are no guarantees of safety during a hurricane, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a disaster plan . Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety and losses. Federal Emergency Management Agency A hurricane is a severe type of tropical storm. Hurricanes produce high winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms. Hurricanes can cause tremendous damage. Winds can exceed 155 miles per hour. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes and lead to flooding. The high winds and heavy rains can destroy buildings, roads and bridges, and knock down power lines and trees. In coastal areas, very high tides called storm surges cause extensive damage. Although there are no guarantees of safety during a hurricane, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a disaster plan. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety and losses.

31. Hurricanes Watch the Weather. National Hurricane Center The web site for the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center. It links to current storms. http://www.fsdb.k12.fl.us/rmc/content/hurricanes.html

Hurricanes Watch the Weather General Information Educational WebQuests / Collaborative Projects ... Related Resources Watch the Weather National Hurricane Center The web site for the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center. It links to current storms. The Weather Channel The Weather Channel's web site. USA Today: Hurricanes USA Today page for current hurricanes. IntelliCast Tropical Storm Center Get information about current tropical storms. Back to Top General Information TheWhyFiles? Hurricanes Information about hurricanes. Weather Underground Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricanes This FAQ is on the topic of hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical cyclones. It contains definitions, answers specific questions, gives information about the various tropical cyclone basins, provides sites real- time and historical cyclone information, and gives a book list and references to scientific papers related to tropical cyclones. Miami Museum of Science-Hurricanes Lots of good information, along with a teacher's guide. Tropical Twisters NASA site about hurricanes.

32. Hurricane Ike - Coastal Change Hazards: Hurricanes And Extreme Storms Investigates the changes in the coast made by the storm. Features photo comparisons and assessments. http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/ike/

USGS Home Contact USGS Search USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center Coastal Change Hazards: Hurricanes and Extreme Storms Coastal Change Hazards: Hurricanes and Extreme Storms Hurricane Ike Pre- and Post-Storm 3D Lidar Topography: Bolivar Peninsula, TX Pre- and Post-Storm Photo Comparisons: Introduction Surfside Beach to San Louis Pass, TX Galveston, TX Bolivar Peninsula, TX ... Cameron Parish, LA Post-Storm Oblique Aerial Photography Oak Grove, LA to Quintana, TX Potential Coastal-Change Impacts: Initial Assessment Post-Landfall Assessment Contact Information Hurricane Ike Latest Response Activities Hurricane Ike: Observations of Coastal Change Observations were collected to measure coastal changes associated with Hurricane Ike, which made landfall near Galveston, Texas, on September 13, 2008. Methods of observation included aerial photography and airborne topographic surveys. This report documents these data-collection efforts and presents qualitative and quantitative descriptions of hurricane-induced changes to the shoreline, beaches, dunes, and infrastructure in the region that was heavily impacted by Hurricane Ike. Read the report: USGS Open-File Report 2009-1061 Hurricane Ike made landfall as Category 2 hurricane near Galveston, Texas, on September 13, 2008. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hurricanes and Extreme Storms Group is investigating coastal change caused by Hurricane Ike.

33. Scholastic.com | Online Activities: Weather Watch Most hurricanes happen between June 1 and November 30. Warmer water temperatures are one reason there are more hurricanes in the summer. http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/hurricanes/index.htm

schlAudience = 'teacher'; imgRoot = "/universal/images/"; TEACHERS Where Teachers Come First Scholastic.com Book Wizard Student Activities Lesson Plans ... Teacher Store Search HOME TEACHING RESOURCES STUDENT ACTIVITIES SCHOLASTIC PRODUCTS ... Tornadoes Hurricanes The Basics In-Depth Experiments Witness Account ... Quiz Challenge The Basics In this photo of a hurricane from space, the eye of the storm shows up blue in the middle of circling clouds. (Photo: NOAA) What is it? A tropical wave that begins spinning around a center of low pressure is called a tropical depression. Tropical depressions have maximum sustained wind speeds of less than 40 mph at the ocean's surface. When the maximum winds reach 40 mph or greater, the storm changes into a tropical storm, and it's given a name. Once the maximum winds reach 74 mph or greater, the storm becomes a hurricane. Each hurricane has an eye of calm winds and low pressure, surrounded by an eyewall of intense thunderstorms with high winds and heavy rain. Spiral bands of intense thunderstorms spiral into the eyewall of the hurricane from the outer parts of the storm. The generic name for a hurricane is tropical cyclone. These storms are called typhoons when they occur in the western Pacific Ocean, and cyclones in the Indian and southern Pacific Oceans.

34. Hurricanes Thunderstorms Tornadoes Blizzards Winter Weather Predict the weather! http://eo.ucar.edu/webweather/hurricanehome.html

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36. Hurricanes And Climate Change US Global Change Research Program. Helping to understand, assess, predict, and respond to global change. http://www.usgcrp.gov/usgcrp/links/hurricanes.htm

About Site Map New Library ... Links Hurricanes Search Updated 15 Sep 2008 Hurricanes A compendium of hurricane information Forecasts Graphics Other Hurricane Links About the past There is observational evidence for an increase of intense tropical cyclone activity in the North Atlantic since about 1970, correlated with increases of tropical sea surface temperatures. There are also suggestions of increased intense tropical cyclone activity in some other regions where concerns over data quality are greater. Multi-decadal variability and the quality of the tropical cyclone records prior to routine satellite observations in about 1970 complicate the detection of long-term trends in tropical cyclone activity. There is no clear trend in the annual numbers of tropical cyclones." A bout the future "Based on a range of models, it is likely that future tropical cyclones (typhoons and hurricanes) will become more intense, with larger peak wind speeds and more heavy precipitation associated with ongoing increases of tropical SSTs. There is less confidence in projections of a global decrease in numbers of tropical cyclones. The apparent increase in the proportion of very intense storms since 1970 in some regions is much larger than simulated by current models for that period." CCSP Reports: Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate. Regions of Focus: North America, Hawaii, Caribbean, and U.S. Pacific Islands

37. Hurricanesports.com - University Of Miami Official Athletic Site Official site of the hurricanes with news, schedule, roster, statistics, archives and ticket information. http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mifl-m-footbl-body.html

38. NESEC - Hurricanes hurricanes. A hurricane is a large cyclonic storm with 74mph or greater winds that blow in a large spiral around a relatively calm center. The eye of the storm is usually 1530 http://www.nesec.org/hazards/hurricanes.cfm

About NESEC Board of Directors Regional Calendar News ... HAZUSNET USA Hurricanes A hurricane is a large cyclonic storm with 74mph or greater winds that blow in a large spiral around a relatively calm center. The eye of the storm is usually 15-30 miles wide, and the hurricane may extend over 400 miles. The dangers of the storm include torrential rains, high winds and storm surges. High winds are a primary cause of hurricane-inflicted damage and loss of life. Another cause is the flooding resulting from coastal storm surges and the torrential rains which accompany the storm. flooding. Contents History of Hurricanes in New England What is the Risk of Hurricanes in New England? When Are Hurricanes Most Likely? Who Is Most At Risk? ... Links for Additional Information History of Hurricanes in New England Since 1900, thirty-nine tropical systems have impacted New England. Twenty-five were hurricanes, while fourteen were of tropical storms. Any tropical storm or hurricane is capable of bringing a combination of high winds, large storm surges and severe inland flooding along rivers and streams. Of the 24 hurricanes, 9 made landfall along the southern New England coast. Of those 9 hurricanes, 7 of them were either of category 2 or 3 intensity based on the

39. Hurricanes — FactMonster.com hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0875830.html

Home U.S. People Word Wise ... Homework Center Fact Monster Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Math Flashcards Geography Guide Seven New Wonders of the World ... The Fifty States Reference Desk Atlas Almanacs Dictionary Encyclopedia ... Weather Hurricanes Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes gather heat and energy through contact with warm ocean waters. Evaporation from the seawater increases their power. Hurricanes Hurricanes have winds at least 74 miles per hour. When they come onto land, the heavy rain, strong winds, and heavy waves can damage buildings, trees and cars. The heavy waves are called a storm surge. Storm surges are very dangerous and a major reason why people MUST stay away from the ocean during a hurricane warning or hurricane. Hurricane Classification Hurricanes are classified into five categories, based on their wind speeds and potential to cause damage. In the U.S., the official

40. NCDC: Hurricanes hurricanes. These are maps of landfalling U.S. hurricanes along with special reports and summaries dealing with hurricanes and tropical storms http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/severeweather/hurricanes.html

DOC NOAA NESDIS NCDC Search Field: Current Events NOAA Climate Services About NCDC In the Spotlight What's New ... Help/FAQ Purchase Most Popular Subscriptions Order Status Online Store Climate Info Regional Climate Centers Research Monitoring Extremes ... Global Hazards Hurricanes 1950-2009 Map 1899-2004 Maps Special Reports Hurricane Climatology ... Tropical Cyclones NCDC is the world's largest active archive of weather data. NCDC produces numerous climate publications and responds to data requests from all over the world. NCDC operates the World Data Center for Meteorology which is co-located at NCDC in Asheville, North Carolina, and the World Data Center for Paleoclimatology which is located in Boulder, Colorado. NCDC supports a three tier national climate services support program - the partners include: NCDC, Regional Climate Centers , and State Climatologists Latest Hurricane Map 1950-2009 U.S. Landfalling HurricanesJPEG Maps Small (for quick view) Large-High Resolution (for printing) Warning: 84 mb file (poster size) Online Store (for hard copy poster by mail) 2005 U.S. Significant Strikes Poster available (free for viewing) in the

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