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Before the storm

  • Making a Plan
  • Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies
  • Preparing an Emergency Supply Kit
  • Emergency Preparedness Tax Free Weekend (link 1)
  • Emergency Preparedness Tax Free Weekend (link 2)
  • Emergency Preparedness Tax Free Weekend (link 3)

Insurance information

  • FloodSmart: The Official Site of the National Flood Insurance Program
  • Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program

After the storm

  • Federal Disaster Assistance
  • FEMA Guide to Restoring Power
  • EPA Mold Cleanup Guidelines
  • Taking Stock of Losses

Building information

  • FEMA Building Codes
  • FEMA: Freeboard Information
  • Plywood Designs for Hurricane Shutters
  • Taking Shelter from the Storm: FEMA Safe Room Publication
  • Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
  • High Wind Safe Room
  • Shoreline Erosion Advisory Service