Are We Ready… Hurricane Program

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The 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season was the deadliest and most active in modern history. In this special streaming video report, originally aired in 2006, we take a look back at recent devastating storms and we tell you what you need to know to keep yourself and your family safe.

HURRICANE SEASON 2006: Are We Ready?

Part 1: Past & Future If you've been away from the area for a couple of years, a lot has happened, starting in September 2004 with Hurricane Ivan.	Part 2: Are We Ready? We talk to residents of south Mobile County and Pensacola about the upcoming season and their recovery from past storms.
Part 3: Mississippi Prepares We focus on the storm-battered Mississippi coast.	Part 4: Evacuation Local EMA officials discuss how to leave before the storm hits.
Part 5: Downtown Mobile Storm Surge What would happen if a Category 5 storm hit our area?	Part 6: Mobile City Surge, Continued What areas are most vulnerable to storm surge flooding?

STORM SURGE &
EVACUATION MAPS

Mobile and Baldwin Counties

Mississippi Coastal Counties

Escambia County Florida

Santa Rosa County Florida

Okaloosa County Florida

Preparedness Steps

Develop a Family Disaster Plan
Keep a written plan and share it with others.

Create a Disaster Supply Kit
Download a printable Shopping List (PDF).

Have a Place to Go
If ordered to evacuate, do not delay.

Secure Your Home
Protect and reinforce five critical areas.

Have a Pet Plan
Work pet shelter into your evacuation plan.

Get 10 things to be prepared for an emergency.

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Computer Weather Models and how they predict hurricanes
Long Range Hurricane Forecasting, does it give good information?