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Here are some resources to help you prepare for and stay safe during severe weather:
Preparing the kitchen for the storm
Tips for stocking up with food before a storm, and getting ready for the cleanup after it has blown through
National Weather Service page on hurricane awareness
Information on hurricanes and hurricane preparedness
Hurridane Strike!
Interactive course on hurricanes for kids
American Red Cross safety tips
How to assemble a disaster supplies kit and more
¿Está preparado para un huracán?(PDF)
American Red Cross info in Spanish
NOAA hurricane safety flyer
What to do before, during and after a hurricane
NOAA severe weather safety page
Information on tornados, flash flooding, lightning, winter storms and more
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