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National Hurricane Center

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA Hurricane Preparedness Website

NOAA Hurricane Basics Booklet (PDF Format)

Colorado State University Tropical RAMSDIS Online Animated real-time satellite images of tropical weather systems

Other Federal Government Links

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Emergency Preparedness & Response page

Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)

U.S. Coast Guard Storm Center

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Emergencies & Disasters Page

General Hurricane Information

Hurricane Glossary

Hurricane Hazards

Tropical Cyclones 101
from the National Weather Service Southern Region Headquarters in Houston

Hurricane Relief - Non-Governmental Agencies

American Red Cross Disaster Services

Next Of Kin Registry

The Salvation Army

Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network

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Protecting your home before and during a hurricane
Protecting your home before and during a hurricane
Take the following measures to prepare for a hurricane.More >>
Hurricane preparation for families and individuals
Hurricane preparation for families and individuals
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.More >>
Emergency supplies you will need
Emergency supplies you will need
You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency period.More >>
Preparing to evacuate
Preparing to evacuate
Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.More >>
If you are ordered NOT to evacuate
If you are ordered NOT to evacuate
The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.More >>
5 steps to preparing for a natural disaster
5 steps to preparing for a natural disaster
In the event of a natural disaster will your business be ready?More >>
In the event of a natural disaster will your business be ready?More >>
Prepare for the hurricane season
Prepare for the hurricane season
A few tips on how to safeguard your business during a natural disaster.More >>
A few tips on how to safeguard your business during a natural disaster.More >>
After a flood: the first steps
After a flood: the first steps
Your home has been flooded. Here are some things to remember in the days ahead.More >>
Check for hazards when returning home
Check for hazards when returning home
Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.More >>
Tips for filing a flood insurance claim
Tips for filing a flood insurance claim
You've suffered a flood. Your home or business - and contents within - have been damaged - possibly destroyed. What do ou do now? Contact your insurance company or agent as soon as possible. TellMore >>

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Hurricane Tracking Charts
Hurricane Tracking Charts
Click here to download a hurricane tracking chart from the National Hurricane Center. More >>

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US hurricanes since 1851
US hurricanes since 1851
Hurricane Resources
Saffir-Simpson scale
Saffir-Simpson scale
The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to rank hurricanes on a scale from 1-5. Click here to learn more about the scale.More >>
What is a hurricane?
What is a hurricane?
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combineMore >>
Tropical weather glossary
Tropical weather glossary
Get an explanation of tropical weather terminology, including watches and warnings. More >>
Tropical cyclone names
Tropical cyclone names
Atlantic Names 200520062007200820092010 Arlene Bret Cindy Dennis Emily Franklin Gert Harvey Irene Jose Katrina Lee Maria Nate Ophelia Philippe Rita Stan Tammy Vince Wilma Alberto Beryl Chris Debby Ernesto Florence Gordon Helene Isaac Joyce Kirk Leslie Michael Nadine Oscar Patty Rafael Sandy Tony Valerie WilliamMore >>

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Personal Forecast
Personal Forecast
The most accurate forecasting tool in the East Texas. Get an hour by hour Personal Forecast for anywhere, anytime! Also includes severe weather alerts!More >>
The most accurate forecasting tool in the East Texas. Get an hour by hour Personal Forecast for anywhere, anytime! Also includes severe weather alerts!More >>
StormTracker 9 Weather mobile app
StormTracker 9 Weather mobile app
The StormTracker 9 Weather mobile app offers interactive radar, video and text forecasts, alerts and much more to help you plan your day and to be on alert for severe weather.More >>
The StormTracker 9 Weather mobile app offers interactive radar, video and text forecasts, alerts, and much more to help you plan your day and to be on alert for severe weather.More >>
KTRE 9 To Go mobile app
KTRE 9 To Go mobile app
Get news, weather, sports, and video anytime, anywhere on your smart phone with the KTRE 9 To Go mobile app! Click here for details.More >>
KTRE 9 News, your East Texas News Leader, is proud to offer a fresh, full-featured news app for your iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry.More >>
StormTracker 9 ThunderCall
StormTracker 9 ThunderCall
KTRE StormTracker 9 ThunderCall will call you when a tornado warning, severe thunderstorm warning, flash flood warning, or hurricane warning is issued for your neighborhood.More >>
KTRE StormTracker 9 ThunderCall will call you when a tornado warning, severe thunderstorm warning, flash flood warning, or hurricane warning is issued for your neighborhood.More >>
KTRE Weather Alerts on TV
KTRE Weather Alerts on TV
Click here to find out how KTRE keeps you informed on TV when severe weather threatens. Here you will also find a printable version of the watch and warning county map that we use on air.More >>
Click here to find out how KTRE keeps you informed on TV when severe weather threatens. Here you will also find a printable version of the watch and warning county map that we use on-air.More >>

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