Hurricane Safety
Hurricane winds and rain can cause major damage when they come ashore, but preparing for weather-related disasters may help you minimize damage to your home. More important, it will keep keep you — and those you love — safe. We've gathered useful information to help keep you safe if a hurricane should strike. If you live in a vulnerable area, follow these important safety tips.

1. Plan for a hurricane
2. Prepare for an evacuation
3. Emergency checklist
4. Plan for those with special needs
5. Protect your pet during severe weather
6. What to do when a hurricane approaches
7. What to know about hurricanes
8. What to do after a storm

Tracking current hurricanes and tropical storms
For current hurricane and tropical storm tracking and satellite imagery, check out Intellicast.com. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Web site also contains information about tropical storms, hurricanes and disaster preparedness.