Hurricanes: Preparedness for a Safer Season |
Being prepared and knowledgeable before a hurricane strikes is vital for making good decisions during a disaster. But most Americans are not fully prepared—for hurricanes or other disasters. A survey from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) found that only 39 percent of American adults have developed an emergency plan and discussed it with the other members of their household, even though 80 percent of Americans live in counties that have been hit by a natural disaster since 2007 (FEMA, 2015)1.
The following resources can help individuals and families in planning for a hurricane. |
Disaster-specific Resources: Hurricane This SAMHSA Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series (DBHIS) installment features resources involving hurricane preparedness, related disasters such as floods, and general disaster preparedness and response. The DBHIS installment has resources from the American Red Cross, FEMA, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, and more. |
Saving the Whole Family: Disaster Preparedness This resource from the American Veterinary Medical Association was developed for families with animals, including pets and livestock. This guide has tips and checklists to support families in evacuating and putting together first aid kits for an array of animals, including small animals, horses, cattle and other livestock, and backyard poultry. The guide can also be found in Spanish here. |
Mississippi Hurricane Preparedness Guide Developed by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency for the hurricane season, this guide outlines how to make a plan so that during a hurricane individuals and families can better make quick, smart decisions. The guide features tips on what to do during a hurricane watch versus a warning, if winds become strong, and when to stay home and when to plan to evacuate. The resource has a section on special needs preparedness, as well as activities to help involve children in the learning process. |
Tips for Keeping Children Safe in a Hurricane At this web page, Save the Children offers parents and caregivers information about keeping their children safe during and after a hurricane. It walks readers through preparing a go-bag for a child and helping children feel confident by including them in the preparedness process. After a hurricane, it covers the importance of limiting media and watching children for possible changes in behavior. |
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1 FEMA. (2015, April 28). Sixty percent of Americans not practicing for disaster: FEMA urges everyone to prepare by participating in National PrepareAthon! Day on April 30 [release number HQ-15-019]. Retrieved from https://www.fema.gov/news-
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