Library Materials
Hurricanes Nonfiction
Explore these books and videos on hurricanes.
Hurricane Fiction
Browse this comprehensive list of books on hurricanes.
Hurricane [Streaming Video]
An introductory video on hurricanes that explains why and how they occur, their destructive forces, and how people are working to predict when they might happen.
Hurricane Katrina Nonfiction
Learn about the events that transpired during the impact of Hurricane Katrina from these first-hand accounts and discussions.
Audiobooks
Download an audiobook that features hurricanes as a topic or plot-device.
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Web Sites
Are You Prepared? | Emergency Management | Local and State Government
Tracking Storms
Are You Prepared?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Be healthy and safe by following hygiene guidelines mentioned here for preventing injury, illness, and keeping food and water safe.
Have Pets? Require Special Needs?
Find out which shelters can accommodate your needs if a hurricane comes through.
Hurricane Supply Checklist
Make sure you have all of your hurricane supplies by referring to this checklist.
Hurricane Preparedness Blog
Read this blog and discuss hurricane preparedness with OneStorm founder Chris Bennett.
The Healthy Hurricane/Disaster Cookbook
Can’t figure out how to eat healthy during hurricane or disaster conditions? This recipe book is your guide to making better food choices.
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Emergency Management
American Red Cross: Hurricane
The Red Cross provides hurricane information and helps prepare communities for emergencies.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA is tasked with disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery planning. Use the map service center to see if your house or the new house you want to buy is in a flood prone area.
Florida Division of
Emergency Management
Get tips and ideas on how to strengthen your home through a few upgrades. Look for disaster preparedness maps and get up-to-date information about the threat of flooding in your area.
Important Telephone Numbers and Web Pages
Keep a note of these important phone numbers for whenever an emergency situation arises.
National Hurricane Center (NOAA)
Reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. Learn what to do before, during, and after a storm at NOAA’s Hurricane Preparedness Week Web site. Get climate predictions, marine forecasts, Eastern Pacific tropical cyclone activity, and learn what actions you should take to be prepared.
National Flood Insurance
Learn how this program helps people recover from floods by offering them affordable flood insurance.
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Local and State Government
County by County Storm Information
Find county by county latest storm information as it becomes available.
My Safe Florida Home
Get a wind inspection and fortify the structure.
News and Forecasts
Use the following links to check for local forecasts and information on meteorological topics.
Orange County Office of Emergency Management
Find emergency management plans, training exercises, and education programs for “state of emergency. Watch this interactive animation to see how much damage hurricanes can cause!
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Tracking Storms
Hurricane Tracker
Track past or current tropical depressions and storms using this interactive map.
WESH Animations
Use this animated map to locate active storms before they reach your area.
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