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Emergency Management Degree
Online Degrees & Certificates in Emergency and Disaster Management

FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency Apply for Assistance

Florida Disaster
Florida division of emergency management. Responds to both natural & man-made disasters

Homeland Security
Official website of the Department of Homeland Security

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Response to challenges of disaster organizations

NOAA
Nation Hurricane Center

Patriot Depot
Supplies for the conservative revolution

GDACS
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS)

HurrTrackMap

AccuWeather Interactive Hurricane Tracker

What Is A Hurricane? A hurricane is a tropical cyclone, which generally forms in the tropics and is accompanied by thunderstorms and a counterclockwise circulation of winds. Tropical cyclones are classified as follows: Tropical Depression An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less Tropical Storm An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39-73 mph Hurricane An intense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with a well-defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher