All About Hurricanes

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Introduction

Every year during the month of June, many Catholic churches all across the Gulf Coast hold novenas to Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Now, we Catholics pray to Our Lady of This and Our Lady of That, but saying an extra prayer or two to Our Lady of Prompt Succor in June is important. Our Lady of Prompt Succor is who Catholics call upon for protection during hurricane season. We know these dangerous storms brew in the Caribbean and the Gulf. There’s no stopping that. What we hope and pray for is that they stay away from our homes and towns.

What Is A Hurricane?

Why Do Hurricanes Worry New Orleanians?

Gulf Coast vulnerability

Information on Hurricane Season, 1996

When Is Hurricane Season?

Names for this year’s hurricanes

Number of hurricanes predicted to form

Preparing for a Hurricane

General Preparations

When a hurricane forms

When the hurricane enters the Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Watch

Hurricane Warning

Evacuation versus "Riding the Storm Out"

When to Evacuate

Riding it Out

Tips on riding out a storm.

The Eye of the Storm

Traveling through a storm

Tornadoes

Watch and Listen for Tornadoes

When a Tornado Strikes...

After the Hurricane Passes

Safety First!

Shelter

Power

Food and Water

Initial Cleanup

Dealing with FEMA and Insurance Adjusters

Getting Back to Normal

Hurricane Tracking Chart

This is a GIF file you can print out and use to track a storm's progress.

Links to other Hurricane Sites

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