Hurricanes
A hurricane is a huge storm! It can be up to 600 miles across and have strong winds spiraling inward and upward at speeds of 75 to 200 mph.
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Against the Wind – Protecting Your Home from Hurricane Wind Damage
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Hurricane Fact Sheet for Kids
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms
America’s PrepareAthon!:
How To Prepare For A Hurricane
Also available in
Chinese
Spanish
HomeAdvisor:
Hurricanes for Kids – Safety Resources, Facts & Projects
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
Hurricane Preparedness – Watches & Warnings
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Hurricanes
American Red Cross:
Hurricane Safety Checklist
Also available in
Arabic
Chinese
French
Haitian
Korean
Spanish
Tagalog and
Vietnamese.
American Red Cross:
Are You Ready for a Hurricane?
Also available in Spanish.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
Hurricanes – Unleashing Nature’s Fury