Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms

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Be Prepared for Hurricane Season

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

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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.

Prepare for
Hurricanes

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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

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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

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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

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

Keep Food and Water Safe After a 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.
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Page last reviewed: October 2, 2019
Content source:  National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)