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August 15, 2007
-- Rainbands associated with Erin already affecting the Texas coast.
At 400 PM CDT the tropical storm warning for the Texas coast has been extended northeastward to San Luis Pass. A tropical storm warning is now effect for the Texas coast from San Luis Pass southward. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours. At 400 PM CDT the tropical storm watch for the northeast coast of Mexico has been discontinued. For storm information specific to your area...including possible inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued by your local weather office. At 400 PM CDT the center of Tropical Storm Erin was estimated near latitude 26.3 north - longitude 94.4 west or about 195 miles east of Brownsville Texas and about 210 miles south of Galveston Texas. Erin is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph and this general motion is expected to continue until landfall Thursday morning. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible before landfall. Another reconnaissance aircraft is currently approaching Erin. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles to the north and east of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1005 mb) 29.68 inches. Total rain accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are possible along the middle Texas coast, with isolated maximum amounts of 8 inches. Storm surge of 2 to 3 feet above normal tide levels may be experienced in isolated coastal location to the north of where the center makes landfall. Year 2007 Hurricane Erin Diary |
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International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
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Why Talk About Hurricanes?
The "Standard" Family Disaster Plan
Broward Florida's -- Hurricane Prep. Fact Sheets
Florida's DEM -- Hurricane Retrofit Guide
FEMA: Are you Ready -- Hurricane Preparedness
Weathering the storm : How safe is your home?
American Red Cross — Hurricane Readiness Guide
NOAA Hurricanes Natures GreaErin Storms
THE Hurricanes FAQ
Hurricanes: The Basics
Home Security
US Fire Administration -- Hurricane and Tornado Fire Safety Factsheet HSUS and FEMA --
FEMA Agaist the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane and Wind Damage -- PDF
FEMA After a Flood: The First Steps
Standard Family Disaster Plan.
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Atlantic Hurricane Archive -- Storm Archive: Java™ Animated Plots and ASCII Data files, 1886 - 2005
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For the CDC index on hurricane information (including fact sheets in English and other languages), please see:
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Hurricane-Related Documents and Resources Recently Released or Updated
Drive Safely
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/pdf/flyer-drive-safely.pdf
Returning Home After a Hurricane: Be Healthy and Safe
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/returnhome.asp
Cleaning and Sanitizing With Bleach after an Emergency
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/bleach.asp
Varicella Info from NIP
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/diseases/varicella/
Addition of Safe Water Tips to Announcer Read PSAs
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/psa_announcerreads.asp#rita
Disposal of Contaminated Medical Devices – FDA site
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/emergency/disposal.html
Natural Disaster Response – FDA site
http://www.fda.gov/cder/emergency/
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Hurricane Katrina --- Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, August--September 2005 – MMWR Article
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm54e930a1.htm
The following documents have been recently UPDATED:
Effects of Hurricane Katrina on Children's Blood Lead Levels
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/katrina/leadkatrina.asp
Translations for the following documents are now available:
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Damage Assessment and Post-Storm Impact Data
Recovering From and Coping With Flood Damaged Property after Returning Home
The Disaster Assistance Process for Individuals
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Other sites
The Hurricane Watch Net
HurricaneTrack.com
Caribbean Hurricane Network
Hurricane Strike! Hurricane Science & Safety For Students
Massachusetts Real-Time Water Data
Arkansas Real-Time Water Data
Florida Real-Time Water Data
Louisiana Real-Time Water Data
Texas Real-Time Water Data
Make an Online Hazard Map for Your Location
National Data Buoy Center
NOAA Tides and Currents
NWS River Forecast Information
NWS Flash Flood Guidance
NWS Significant River Flood Outlook
USGS Current Water Resources Conditions
nowCOAST: GIS Mapping Portal to Real-Time Environmental Observations and NOAA Forecasts
National Flood Insurance Program
National Weather Service Precipitation Analysis
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Satellites and Radar
NOAA GOES Satellite Imagery for Tropical Sectors
NOAA Multi-Dimensional Imagery from Polar Orbiting and Geostationary Satellites
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Monterey Marine Meteorology Division Tropical Cyclone Information
NASA MODIS Rapid Response System
MODIS image of the day
NWS National Doppler Radar Sites
NASA - LaErin Hurricane News
NASA - Multimedia Features
NASA - Hurricane Resource Reel
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Track Analysis/Best Track
National Hurricane Center/Tropical Predictions Center Archive of Past Hurricane Seasons
Historical Hurricane Tracks
Continental US Landfall of Hurricanes 1950 - 2004
Atlantic Hurricane Archive
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Shoreline Change
United States Geological Survey (USGS) Coastal and Marine Geology Program Internet Map Server
USGS Hurricane and Extreme Storm Impact Studies
USGS Mapping Coastal Change Hazards
NOAA Coastal Services Center Topographic Data
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Environmental Affects
NOAA Office of Response and Restoration
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Health Affects
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports
For the CDC index on hurricane information (including fact sheets in English and other languages), please see:
CDC"s Hurricane Index
For CDC information specific to healthcare professionals
Hurricane-Related Documents and Resources Recently Released or Updated
Drive Safely
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/pdf/flyer-drive-safely.pdf
Returning Home After a Hurricane: Be Healthy and Safe
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/returnhome.asp
Cleaning and Sanitizing With Bleach after an Emergency
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/bleach.asp
Varicella Info from NIP
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/diseases/varicella/
Addition of Safe Water Tips to Announcer Read PSAs
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/psa_announcerreads.asp#rita
Disposal of Contaminated Medical Devices – FDA site
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/emergency/disposal.html
Natural Disaster Response – FDA site
http://www.fda.gov/cder/emergency/
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Hurricane Katrina --- Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, August--September 2005 – MMWR Article
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm54e930a1.htm
The following documents have been recently UPDATED:
Effects of Hurricane Katrina on Children's Blood Lead Levels
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/katrina/leadkatrina.asp
Translations for the following documents are now available:
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Damage Assessment and Post-Storm Impact Data
Recovering From and Coping With Flood Damaged Property after Returning Home
The Disaster Assistance Process for Individuals
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Other sites
The Hurricane Watch Net
HurricaneTrack.com
Caribbean Hurricane Network
Hurricane Strike! Hurricane Science & Safety For Students
DURING
A HURRICANE WATCH
(A Hurricane Watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.)
1. Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports.
2. Check emergency supply kit.
3. Fuel car.
4. Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.
5. Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows. Remove outside antennas.
6. Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly.
7. Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs, bottles, and cooking utensils.
8. Store valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container on the highest level of your home. 9. Review evacuation plan.
10. Moor boat securely or move it to a designated safe place. Use rope or chain to secure boat to trailer. Use tiedowns to anchor trailer to the ground or house.
Source: floridadisaster.org/ Florida's Division of Emergency Management
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(A Hurricane Watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.)
1. Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports.
2. Check emergency supply kit.
3. Fuel car.
4. Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.
5. Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows. Remove outside antennas.
6. Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly.
7. Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs, bottles, and cooking utensils.
8. Store valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container on the highest level of your home. 9. Review evacuation plan.
10. Moor boat securely or move it to a designated safe place. Use rope or chain to secure boat to trailer. Use tiedowns to anchor trailer to the ground or house.
Source: floridadisaster.org/ Florida's Division of Emergency Management
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