Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms

Palm trees blowing from the hurricane-force winds.

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season

Know what to do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe before, during, and after a storm.

Hurricanes are dangerous and destructive. Known also as cyclones and typhoons in other parts of the world, hurricanes cause high winds, flooding, heavy rain, and storm surges.

Learn more about hurricanes and other tropical storms so you can be prepared to keep your family safe.

Typhoon Mawar

Residents living in Guam and the surrounding areas, please visit the sites below for emergency alerts and information on how to stay safe after Typhoon Mawar.

Prepare for
Hurricanes

Hurricanes don’t only affect people living along the coast. If you’re in an area where hurricanes are a risk, you need to be prepared.

Stay Safe After a Hurricane

The storm might be over, but that doesn’t mean the danger is. Keep your loved ones safe after the storm by following our safety tips.

Professionals & Response Workers

Are you a healthcare professional or an emergency response worker? Find out how you can help people stay safe and recover after a hurricane.

Featured Resources

Help Loved Ones in Hurricane-Affected Areas

Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters [PDF – 1 MB]

Spanish [PDF – 1 MB]

Stay Safe During a Power Outage

Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters

Keep Food Safe After a Disaster or Emergency

Use Safe Water After a Natural Disaster or Emergency

Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters

Illnesses, injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, animals & insects, food, water, cleanup, mold, environmental concerns, and coping with a disaster.
Learn more.

Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms

Prepare for Hurricanes

Stay Safe After a Hurricane

Professionals & Response Workers

Prepare for
Hurricanes