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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains and Midwest; Heat Pushes into the South and East

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail in excess of two inches, strong tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts are likely across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest this evening. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to portions of the Central Plains to the Midwest through Thursday. The heatwave in the Central U.S. will begin to push South and East Thursday Read More >

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Hurricane Preparedness Resources

Essential guides and graphics for staying safe before, during, and after a storm.

Before the Storm

English Language

Prepare Before the Next Storm Take Action Evacuation Plan Know Your Risk Written Plan Consider Your Risk Evacuation from wind Disaster Kit Four Questions To Ask When Planning Assess Your Risk: Hazards Hazard Safety Tips What You Have Know Your Insurance Policy Are You Covered For Floods? Reinforce Garage Doors Protect Windows Meeting Places for family and pets Hurricanes can strengthen quickly

Spanish Language (Español)

Prepare Before the Next Storm Take Action Evacuation Plan Know Your Risk Written Plan Consider Your Risk Evacuation from wind Disaster Kit Four Questions To Ask When Planning Assess Your Risk: Hazards Hazard Safety Tips What You Have Know Your Insurance Policy Are You Covered For Floods? Reinforce Garage Doors Protect Windows Meeting Places for family and pets Hurricanes can strengthen quickly

Vietnamese Language (Tiếng Việt)

Prepare Before the Next Storm Take Action Know Your Risk Considerations before the storm Basic Supplies Four Questions to Ask Meeting Places for family and pets Hurricanes can strengthen quickly

Resources for the Disabled

Prepare Before the Next Storm Make a Plan - Functional Needs Make a Plan - Functional Needs Considerations before the storm Tips for Alzheimers and Dementia Hurricane Prep tips for cognitive disabilities Hurricane Prep tips for cognitive disabilities Hurricane Prep tips for mobility impaired Hurricane Prep tips for mobility disabilities Hurricane Prep tips for the deaf and hard of hearing Hurricane Prep tips for the deaf and hard of hearing Hurricane Prep tips for the deaf and hard of hearing Hurricane Prep tips for the blind Hurricane Prep tips for the blind Hurricane Prep tips for the blind
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During the Storm

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Get Moving Stay Protected Understand the Forecast Understand the forecast cone Safe place from the wind Safe place from flooding Close your interior doors Determine your shelter Never go out into the eye of the storm Hurricane Anxiety Take care of your basic needs Have several ways to get information Stick to reliable sources for information Difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning Help your neighbors Inland hazards Difference between a storm surge watch and a storm surge warning Focus on the impacts expected Follow officials

Spanish Language (Español)

Get Moving Stay Protected Understand the Forecast Understand the forecast cone Safe place from the wind Safe place from flooding Close your interior doors Determine your shelter Never go out into the eye of the storm Hurricane Anxiety Take care of your basic needs Have several ways to get information Stick to reliable sources for information Difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning Help your neighbors Inland hazards Difference between a storm surge watch and a storm surge warning Focus on the impacts expected Follow officials

Vietnamese Language (Tiếng Việt)

Get Moving Stay Protected Understand the Forecast
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After the Storm

English Language

Caution after the storm Staying safe after a storm Hazards remain after a storm Cleaning up after the storm Generator Safety after the storm Communication after the storm Keep Generator at least 20 feet away from the house. Use heavy duty extension cords to connect generators to appliances. Let the generator cool off before refueling

Spanish Language (Español)

Caution after the storm Staying safe after a storm Hazards remain after a storm Cleaning up after the storm Generator Safety after the storm Communication after the storm Keep Generator at least 20 feet away from the house. Use heavy duty extension cords to connect generators to appliances. Let the generator cool off before refueling

Vietnamese Language (Tiếng Việt)

Caution after the storm Generator safety after a storm Communication after the storm Keep Generator at least 20 feet away from the house. Use heavy duty extension cords to connect generators to appliances. Let the generator cool off before refueling
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Local Emergency Planning Information

A variety of web sites are listed below that can assist you in your preparedness plans for the hurricane season.

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