Hurricane Preparedness
- The Disaster Handbook
- American Red Cross
- American Red Cross - Florida Keys Chapter
- Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)
- Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
- Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN): Floods
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Florida Agricultural Safety Program
- Florida State Agricultural Response Team (FLSART)
- FloridaDisaster.org
- HazNet.org - Sea Grant Natural Hazards Theme Team
- Hurricane Depot - Hurricane shutters, panels, hardware
- Monroe County Emergency Management
- Monroe County Emergency Management - Hurricane resources links
- National Hurricane Center
- NOAA Miami Library - Hurricane brochures
- Rehabbing Flooded Houses - A Guide for Builders and Contractors (English/Spanish)
Disaster Preparation and Food & Water Safety
- Your Family Disaster Plan
- Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit
- Emergency Preparedness Checklist
- Three-day Emergency Food Supply
- Keeping your Food Safe during an Emergency
- Preparing for Disasters: Your Food & Drinking Water Supply
- A Q&A Guide to Water and Food Safety and Quality
- Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water
- Cómo Mantener los Alimentos Sanos Durante una Emergencia
Marine topics
- BoatUS.com Hurricane Center
- Guide to preparing marinas and boats for hurricanes (BoatUS.com)
- Hurricane preparation worksheet for boat owners (BoatUS.com)
- Hurricane Manual for Marine Interest
Utilities in the Florida Keys
For downed power lines, no water, and phone problems after the storm:
- Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
- Keys Energy Services
- Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
- BellSouth / AT&T
Weather
- Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN)
- National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)
- National Data Buoy Center (NDBC)
- National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC)
- National Weather Service (NWS)
- NOAA / NWS - Florida Zone Forecasts
- SEAKEYS / C-MAN Bulletins
- The Weather Channel (TWC)
Articles written by Extension Staff on disaster preparedness
- Protect Family Papers during Hurricane Season
- Tips on Hurricane Preparation or Evacuation
- Boating Tips on Hurricane Preparation
Articles / EDIS Publications / Fact Sheets
Horticulture
- Wind Resistance of Trees during Hurricane Andrew
- Lessons Learned during Hurricane Season 2005
- Preparing Your Landscape for Hurricane Season
- Hurricane-Damaged Palms in the Landscape
Family, Youth, & Consumer Science
- Disaster Planning: Important Papers and Documents
- Disaster Planning Tips for Senior Adults
- Windstorm Preparedness Fact Sheets: How Safe is Your House? / Install Window Shutters / Protect with Plywood / Reinforcing Your Roof / Decreasing Door Danger Zones / How Wind Affects Homes
- Windstorm Preparedness Fact Sheets - (En Español): ¿Que Tan Segura Es Su Casa? / Instalacion de Obturadores De Ventanas / Protegiendo con Plywood / Reforzando Su Techo / Disminuyendo Zonas Peligrosas De Puertas / ¿Como El Viento Afecta Las Casas?
- Windstorm Preparedness Fact Sheets - (Haitian/Creole): Eske Kay Nou Pare? / Enstale Panno Sou Fenet / Pwoteje ak Plywood / Sipo Pou Do-Kay / Redwi Danje Nan Zon Pot / Kouman Van Afekte Kay
Downloads
EDIS Publications
- Avoid Fraud During Emergencies
- Preparing to Evacuate Your Home in Case of an Emergency
- Recovery of Computer Equipment and Software After a Hurricane