Hurricanes have been called the "greatest storms on earth" because of their size and potential destruction. The hurricane can bring storm surge, powerful winds, tornadoes and torrential rains into a devastating combination. Experts have warned us that the lull in hurricane activity is ending as climate cycles change.
Florida, which has experienced tremendous coastal growth over the last several decades, is a "sitting duck". On July 11, 2005, Hurricane Dennis slammed into the Big Bend Region of Florida and was a painful learning experience. Hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, and winter storms have recently emphasized the need for everyone - families, businesses, agencies and institutions - to be prepared.
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Stop Disasters! - A disaster simulation computer game from the UN\ISDR
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