Hurricanes are massively powerful storms that can leave a wake of devastation in their path. Different types of flooding, destructive winds, and tornadoes are just some of the hazards associated with hurricanes that can have devastating implications for you and your family. It is important to be familiar with the wealth of resources available to you should a hurricane visit your area in 2016. It could mean the difference between life and death for you or a loved one.
Here are some great resources for important hurricane information that you need to know.
Where to Turn for Hurricane Information in 2016
- Download the American Red Cross Hurricane App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. This is a great resource to monitor hurricane activity and people you care about in any area. It will alert you of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings within a specified radius you set. You can also let others know you are safe even if your power is out.
- Don’t forget to tune into your local news stations for up-to-date information on school closures, local developing conditions, and other important news about the hurricane.
- Go to DriveTexas.org to keep track of road conditions if you are having to travel. It will keep you informed of closures, construction, damage, flooding, and other information.
- For up-to-date weather reports and hurricane info, stay tuned to your local National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
- Check out your neighborhood social media pages for need-to-know information including neighborhood groups and info on flooding in the area. This has become a useful tool for local communities to help each other in times of disaster, to fight crime, and to organize neighborhood activities.
Hurricane Season 2016 is Here. Are You Ready?
The time to prepare for hurricanes is before they come. Make sure you and your family are prepared for the myriad of hazards a hurricane can bring: from inland flooding to destructive winds and tornadoes. Be informed about evacuations and what to expect should you need to evacuate. Be familiar with all the resources on hurricane information you have available to you and how they will help you before, during, and after a hurricane comes. From Hydrological Solutions to you and your family this hurricane season, be prepared, be informed, and be safe.
