Hurricane preparedness is the actions and planning taken before a hurricane, tropical storm, cyclone, or tsunami strikes to avoid damage and injury from the storm. Hurricane preparedness may involve preparations made by individuals, families, cities, states, and governments or other organizations. Hurricane preparation is very important, and if done correctly can save a lot [...]

Hurricanes can constitute serious threats the safety and well-being of coastal areas susceptible to the effects of meteorological disturbances. For residents of coastal areas where hurricanes can be a threatening reality, being well appraised of hurricane facts can be an effective tool for maximizing efforts to avoid the threatening effects of hurricanes and assuring themselves [...]

Coming three years after the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans and nearby Gulf Coast regions, the impending arrival of Hurricane Gustav in the same area in 2008 raised concerns that similar misfortunes might befall the area comparable to the calamities that occurred during the first storm. These concerns over the imminence of [...]