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We will update this page with up to date information on hurricane happenings.
We will also post information on what you should do incase of a hurricane
threatens your area.
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Atlantic Hurricane Names:
The list of hurricane names Rotates every 6 years. Please refer
to the 2003 list which is all in Gray.
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2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
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Alberto |
Allison |
Arthur |
Ana |
Alex |
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Beryl |
Barry |
Bertha |
Bill |
Bonny |
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Chris |
Chantal |
Cristobal |
Claudette |
Charly |
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Debbie |
Dean |
Dolly |
Danny |
Danielle |
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Ernesto |
Erin |
Edouard |
Erika |
Earl |
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Florence |
Felix |
Fay |
Fabian |
Frances |
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Gordon |
Gabrielle |
Gustav |
Grace |
Georges |
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Helene |
Humberto |
Hanna |
Henri |
Hermine |
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Isaac |
Iris |
Isidore |
Isabel |
Ivan |
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Joyce |
Jerry |
Josephine |
Juan |
Jeanne |
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Keith |
Karen |
Kyle |
Kate |
Karl |
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Leslie |
Lorenzo |
Lili |
Larry |
Lisa |
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Michael |
Michelle |
Marco |
Mindy |
Mitch |
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Nadine |
Noel |
Nana |
Nicholas |
Nicole |
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Oscar |
Olga |
Omar |
Odette |
Otto |
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Patty |
Pablo |
Paloma |
Peter |
Paula |
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Rafael |
Rebekah |
Rene |
Rose |
Richard |
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Sandy |
Sebastien |
Sally |
Sam |
Shary |
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Tony |
Tanya |
Teddy |
Teresa |
Thomas |
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Valerie |
Van |
Vicky |
Victor |
Virginie |
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William |
Wendy |
Wilfred |
Wanda |
Walter |
HURRICANE ALERTS:
 | Tropical Strom Watch: Tropical storm conditions with
sustained winds from 39-74 mph are possible in your area within the next 36
hours. |
| Tropical Strom Warning: Tropical storm conditions are
expected in your area within the next 24 hours. |
| Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions (sustained winds
greater than 74 mph) are possible in your area within 36 hours. |
| Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions are expected in your
area in 24 hours or less. |
HURRICANE CATEGORY:
| Category One: Winds of 74 to 95 mph - Damage, minimal |
| Category Two: Winds of 96 to 110 mph - Damage, Moderate |
| Category Three: Winds of 111 to 130 mph - Damage, Extensive |
| Category Four: Winds of 131 to 150 mph - Damage, Extreme |
| Category Five: Winds over 155 mph - Damage, Catastrophic |
Here are some Hurricane tips you might want to follow to get you and your
loved ones through the Storm:
| Supplies For Your Home
Have a two week supply of each item for every person in your home!!!
Water
18 1/2 gallons of water per person (1/2 gallon for drinking, 2 gallons for bathing)
Store water in clean plastic containers
Food
Purchase foods that require no refrigeration and little preparation, such as:
Ready-to-eat canned food
Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water)
Snacks: cookies, cereals, etc.
Soft drinks, instant coffee, tea
Lots of ice (you can freeze your water supply)
For Baby
Formula, bottles, powdered milk, jarred baby foods
Diapers, moist towelettes and special medications
Pets
Newspapers or cat litter
Moist canned foods (to preserve water)
Plastic sheets to cover floor of pet's room
Medicine
First aid kit
Rubbing alcohol
Aspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever, antacid
Extra prescription medication (especially for heart problems and diabetes)
Ask your physician how to store prescription medication
Personal Items
Toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo
Personal and feminine hygiene products
Denture needs, contact lenses and an extra pair of eyeglasses
Sun protection, insect repellent
Other Supplies
Battery-operated radio, flashlights, non-electric can opener, extra batteries
Charcoal, waterproof matches, extra propane gas for grills (Use grills outside only!)
ABC-rated fire extinguisher in a small canister.
Portable cooler
Plenty of absorbent towels, plastic trash bags
Wind-up or battery-operated clock
Tarp or sheet plastic, duct tape, hammer and nails for temporary roof repairs
Cleaning supplies such as chlorine bleach
Aluminum foil, paper napkins and plates, plastic cups
Can of spray paint (can be used to identify your home by insurance adjusters in case it's damaged)
At least one change of clothing per person, sturdy shoes, hat and work gloves
Pillows and blankets or sleeping bags |
| Preparing Your Home For A Hurricane
Stock up on non-perishable food and water supplies in case of a power outage.
Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.
Make sure your trees and shrubbery are trimmed and dead limbs removed.
Fuel and service family vehicles.
Inspect and secure mobile home tie downs.
Prepare to cover all window and door openings with shutters or other shielding materials such as plywood.
Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water and medications.
Bring lawn furniture and other loose, light-weight objects such as garbage cans and garden tools inside. They can become dangerous projectiles during high winds.
If you have a boat, moor it securely or move it to a designated safe place. Use rope or chain to secure your boat to a trailer. Use tie-downs to anchor the trailer to the ground or your house.
If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone or area prone to flooding, move furniture to a higher floor.
If you have to leave your home, remember to unplug your appliances, turn off the electricity and close the main water valve.
When you leave your home be sure to lock it and take small valuables with you. |
| Prepare Your Pool And Yard
Preparation Can Help Prevent Damage
Taking time to prepare your pool and yard when a storm is coming can save you headaches later.
Do not lower the water level in your swimming pool excessively, or it may pop out of the ground if there is flooding with the storm (softened ground can literally "float" a pool). If flooding is expected, you can lower the water level by up to a few feet, depending on the depth of the pool.
Add extra chlorine to your pool to fight off contamination. (3 gallons of chlorine per 5,000 gallons of water). Some pool companies recommend that you give your pool a "shock treatment" before the storm hits. (Don't let anyone use the pool after adding the additional chlorine.)
Turn off electricity to all of the pool equipment at the breaker.
Remove pumps from underground pits after all valves have been closed and the electricity has been shut off. Wrap any exposed pool equipment that you can't remove in plastic and secure it tightly with tape/rope.
Don't throw patio furniture in the pool unless you are willing to have it damaged/bleached by chlorine.
Secure anything that might tear loose or blow away, including garbage cans, grills, potted plants, garden tools, toys, signs, porch furniture, awnings.
Check trees and shrubbery, and remove limbs that could damage your house or utility lines. |
| Taking Care Of Your Boat Before A Storm
Damage caused by your boat during a hurricane is your responsibility, so have a plan and to protect your boat. Bridges are locked down BEFORE an evacuation is ordered -- generally 24 hours before a storm hits, so you need to secure your boat and move it to a safe harbor long before the warning and evacuation.
Keep fuel and water tanks filled.
Be sure batteries are charged and bilge pumps are operational.
If you plan to trailer your boat to the mainland, you must do so before an evacuation order is issued.
Owners of large crafts that must remain in the water must secure their vessels in a predetermined anchorage or mooring area (there are very few places in the Keys).
Keep sufficient tie lines and chafing gear, anchors and anchor line, and any other equipment necessary to secure your boat in the water.
Monitor NOAA Weather radio.
Never stay aboard your boat in a hurricane. |
| Keeping Your Pet Safe
From Before The Storm Until After
Local shelters will not accept pets, so you must make your own arrangements to keep your pet safe during a storm.
If you are required to evacuate and are going to spend time in a shelter, it is important that you make plans for your pet well in advance. Some hotels will accept pets during an evacuation.
If you must evacuate to a shelter and leave pets behind, please prepare your family for the fact that their pets may not survive or may be lost. There is no way to know how long it will be before you are permitted back to your home after a hurricane. Frightened animals quickly slip out of open doors, broken windows, or other damaged areas of your home.
Emergency Management recommends that you make arrangements to evacuate yourself and your pet to a safe location. Friends and relatives in a safe location are your best choice, however, if they are unable to house both you and your pets, arrange shelter for your pets at a veterinarian or kennel near your evacuation location. It is important to do this so that you will be able to have as much contact with them as possible.
If You Evacuate With Your Pets
All animals should have secure carriers (or collapsing cages for large dogs) as well as collars, leashes and rabies tags. Carriers should be large enough for the animals to stand comfortably and turn around. Train your pets to become familiar with their carriers ahead of time. Then the carrier will be a secure and comforting refuge if the animal is required to live in it for a few days -- even weeks -- after the hurricane.
Before hurricane season begins on June 1 of each year, make sure all your pets have current immunization, allergy records and current photographs. Take these records with you if you must evacuate.
Your pet survival kit should include:
ample food (at least two weeks supply) and a manual can opener
water/food bowls
medications
specific care instructions
newspapers and plastic trash bags for handling waste
brushes, combs and other hygiene items
toys and other comfort items
muzzles if necessary
All belongings should be marked with an identification label or tag. If you are not evacuating your pet to a commercial facility, you should also include first aid supplies for your pets in the survival kit.
Take first aid and CPR courses and keep the manuals handy. The same basic principles apply to animals. Ask your vet for an emergency care pamphlet for animals.
If you plan to shelter your pets at a kennel or clinic, call before evacuating to determine if space is available. Allow sufficient time to travel from the kennel to your evacuation location after making certain that your animals are secure.
Throughout the evacuation and the storm, your pet will need reassurance from you. Remain calm, keep as close to their normal routine as possible, and speak to them regularly in a calm, reassuring voice.
Exotic Pets
If you have exotic pets, contact local pet stores or zoological gardens, in a safe area, for assistance in sheltering your pet. Again, be prepared to supply appropriate housing for the pet and other supplies necessary to sustain the pet for at least two weeks.
If You Must Leave Your Pets At Home
Your pets will be most comfortable and secure in a safe area of your home until the hurricane has passed. If they are not secured during the storm, and your house is damaged, your pets may escape and become disoriented, since normal landmarks and scent trails could be obliterated. If your pets become lost, proper identification will insure their return to you.
Place your pet food and medications in water tight containers in a cool, dry, dark place. Store adequate water for your pets. Your water source may become contaminated. (To purify water, add 2 drops of household bleach per quart of water, mix seal tightly, let stand for 30 minutes before drinking).
If you plan to bring plants into your home before a hurricane, be careful not to allow pets access to them since many ornamental plants are poisonous.
Your Pet After The Hurricane
Walk your pets on a leash until they become reoriented to their home. Be careful of downed power lines and other debris. Do not allow pets to consume food or water which may have become contaminated. Be extremely careful using candles or oil lamps around pets. Never leave them unattended. |
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