Storm Surge
Hurricane Center: Beware Of The Storm Surge
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don’t understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way. So this season, they hope to offer easy-to-understand, color-coded maps and change the way they talk to the public.
Hurricane Conference Talks Center On Storm Surge & Flooding
Last year’s Superstorm Sandy brought home some valuable lessons to emergency managers across the state, storm surge and flooding are dangerous and difficult to predict, and sometimes it’s even harder to communicate that sense of urgency to the public.
Miami-Dade County Issues New Storm Surge Map Affecting More Homes
Miami-Dade County has updated its storm surge planning zone maps as residents prepare for the 2013 hurricane season, which will begin on June 1.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends On Quiet Note
Another hurricane season has come and gone. Friday marks the end of the Atlantic hurricane season which produced 19 named storms for the third year in a row. Ten of the systems became hurricanes and one grew into a major storm.
Another Section Of A1A Opens To Traffic
City workers are making progress in clearing a section of State Road A1A which was flooded by seawater and sand earlier this week.
President Obama To Tour Jersey Storm Damage
The death toll from Hurricane Sandy has risen to at least 55 people. The superstorm spread damage and destruction from the Carolinas to Maine and it is still dumping snow and rain on many parts of the country.
Hurricane Sandy Causes “Failure To Communicate”
As viewers in South Florida watch worrisome images from the Hurricane Sandy storm zone, many worry about friends and loved ones that might be there, and have reached out to try to learn how they did through the storm. It hasn’t been easy to connect.
With Sandy Expected To Expand, Beach Erosion A Concern
While the core of Tropical Storm Sandy will stay off our coast, we will definitely feel its presence.
Miami-Dade Launches Storm Surge Simulator
As South Florida tracks Hurricane Irene and on the 19th Anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, a new tool has been launched for Miami-Dade residents regarding the threat of storm surge.
Protecting Your Documents & Electronic Valuables Before A Storm
The toughest thing to lose in a storm are the things you can’t replace like photos and important documents.
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