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About Hurricanes
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2011 Storm Names
When referring to hurricanes, the use of short, distinctive given names in written as well as spoken communications is quicker and less subject to error.
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Top 10 Hurricane Questions
Should I stay or should I go? Can I equalize the pressure in my home? What about propane tanks? What kind of tape do I need for windows? Does a closet count as a safe 'room'? Get your answers here.
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Hurricane Glossary
Terms to know about hurricanes
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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Explanation of the difference in hurricane strength, from Category 1 to Category 5
Weather Apps
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Download our interactive weather apps
Download the WFTS Interactive Weather Center for your iPhone and iPad for the best weather information in the Tampa Bay area.
Hurricane Guide
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2011 Accu-Weather HD Hurricane Guide
It’s hurricane season again. All of us in the ABC Action News Accu-Weather Team hope our Hurricane Guide will help you prepare for this upcoming hurricane season. To download the guide, click here . The file is just under 10 megabytes, so please be patient if you're on a dial-up connection.
Weather Headlines
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Hurricane warning issued for Mexico
Authorities on Mexico's Pacific Coast canceled school in low-lying communities and prepared emergency shelters Thursday as category 3 Hurricane Bud churned toward an area of beach resorts and small mountain villages.
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NOAA expects 9 to 15 storms
U.S. forecasters predicted Thursday that this year's Atlantic hurricane season would produce a normal number of about nine to 15 tropical storms, with as many as four to eight of those becoming hurricanes.
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Hurricane Bud forms in the Pacific
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Bud has formed off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
Supplies & Checklists
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Must-have hurricane supplies
Supplies you should have on-hand and the types of food you should have available, in the event of a hurricane emergency.
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Find a pet friendly hotel
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Grab these important documents
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Do you have a family hurricane plan?
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Don't forget your medicine
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Things to know before the storm
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Special considerations for seniors
Preparing Your Property
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Installing plywood shutters
If you don't have aluminum shutters, there are other options for protecting your home, including the use of plywood.
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Real savings thanks to increased safety
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Preparing your trees and yard
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What to do about grills and propane tank
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Prepare a safe room for your house
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Fortify your garage door
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What to do about your pets
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Prepare your swimming pool for a storm
Consumer Information
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Hiring a contractor
When you're hiring a home improvement professional to fix storm damage, it is of critical importance to find a trustworthy, licensed professional for any work that will affect the value of your home.
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Protect yourself from price gouging
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Are you underinsured?
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Do you know your flood risk?
After the Storm
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In the hours after a storm
Typically, more deaths occur after a hurricane than during. These deaths come from people being too anxious to get outside and survey the damage where they come into contact with downed power lines or unstable trees, etc. Follow these suggestions for staying safe after the hurricane.
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Food safety during a power outage
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Power outages, generators, and crews
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When flood waters rise
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Getting rid of garbage & debris
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Removing mold from a house
