Today marks the beginning of Hurricane Season. This year the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a fairly average season in the Atlantic:
The names chosen for this year (and up to the year 2014) can be found here.
Sonnet Erin Brown
Head of Federal Documents
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Subject Specialist: Legal Research, Political Science
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Philosophy
This week was National Hurricane Preparedness Week (brought to you by the National Weather Service's National Hurrican Center). I hope you enjoyed the links posted every day. Today's focus is taking action; use the link to see how "Hurricane Aware" you are.
Remember: Hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. Be safe.
Today's focus for National Hurricane Preparedness Week is how to be prepared. This is something that everyone should learn about, as it can meant the difference between life and death. To help you be prepared, I'm posting links to some great documents:
FoodFacts: Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods
Avoiding Hurricane Damage: a Checklist for Homeowners
HURREVAC: Hurricane Evacuation Guide
Hurricane Evacuation Kit Brochure
Hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. Be safe.
Sonnet Erin Brown
Head of Federal Documents
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Subject Specialist: Legal Research, Political Science
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Philosophy
Today's focus for National Hurricane Preparedness Week is the forecast process. It is especially important to learn the difference between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning.
Hurricane Watch: there is a possibility that an area could experience hurricane conditionas within 36 hours.
Hurricane Warning: sustained winds of at least 74 mph are expected in an area within 24 hours.
Remember: Hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. Be safe.
Today's focus for National Hurricane Preparedness Week is hurricane hazards like inland flooding.
Inland flooding is a scary experience. It is important to be prepared ahead of time. For more information on how to prepare for the possibility of inland flooding during a hurricane, check out these documents:
Homeowner's Guid to Retrofitting: 6 ways to protect your house from flooding
Avoiding Flood Damage: a Checklist for Homeowners
Remember: Hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. Be safe.
Sonnet Erin Brown
Head of Federal Documents
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Subject Specialist: Legal Research, Political Science
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Philosophy
Today's focus for National Hurricane Preparedness Week is hurricane hazards, high winds in particular.
High winds can be deadly, turning even the most inocuous item into a deadly projectile. For more information on how to prepare for the high winds of a hurricane, check out these documents:
Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane Wind Damage
Avoiding Wind Damage: a Checklist for Homeowners
Remember: Hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. Be safe.
Sonnet Erin Brown
Head of Federal Documents
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Subject Specialist: Legal Research, Political Science
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Philosophy
In honor of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, I'll be posting information from the National Hurricane Center.
Today's focus is hurricane hazards, especially storm surges.
Storm surges can be very dangerous. In fact, the Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness site offers more information on storm surges.
Remember: Hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. Be safe.
Sonnet Erin Brown
Head of Federal Documents
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Subject Specialist: Legal Research, Political Science
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Philosophy
This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, brought to you by the National Weather Service's National Hurrican Center. Every day, a new link will be posted to help you learn more about hurricanes and how to prepare for them. Today, learn more about hurricane history here.
Continue to tune in throughout the week for helpful hurricane handouts...or stop by the 3rd floor of the Earl K. Long Library to pick up a few.
Sonnet Erin Brown
Head of Federal Documents
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Subject Specialist: Legal Research, Political Science
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Philosophy
