This
guide is a compilation of the best advice from experts such
as the International Hurricane Center, American Red Cross and
Emergency Management Offices of South Florida. It is written
specifically for the residents of Miami-Dade and Broward counties,
but the information provided can be used for other hurricane-prone
areas.
In the last 110 years, a major hurricane rated category 3 or
higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale, has passed South Florida
once every nine years, and a Category 4 or higher such as Hurricane
Andrew, once every 15 years.
Experts believe, and it has been proven that the best way
to cope with a hurricane is to plan well in advance and be
prepared. You must be able to separate myths from facts and
this is what Get Ready 2003 will help you accomplish.
The Get Ready 2003 edition includes the most up-to-date hurricane
preparedness information. Use the Guide and discover real
answers to keeping hurricane safe.
In addition, Get Ready 2003 also contains information on
on surviving other natural sisasters such as floods, tornadoes
and severe thunderstorms.
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