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Hurricanes:Are You Ready?
Gene NormanChief Meteorologist
KHOU-TV
The Record 2008 Season
Video
Pictures
Lessons Learned
2008 SeasonAverage Forecast Actual
Storms
Hurricanes
Major
10 12-16 16
6 6-9 8
2 2-5 5
Source: NOAA
2008 Season Recap
2008 Season Records
6 Landfalling Storms In A Row
3 Major Hurricanes Hit Cuba
Major Hurricane Formed In 5 Consecutive Months
Source: NOAA
MON, SEP 8MON, SEP 8
Serving As A Public UtilityServing As A Public Utility
Began Continuous 24-Hour Began Continuous 24-Hour Coverage Coverage
5 AM Thursday, Sept. 115 AM Thursday, Sept. 11
Serving As A Public UtilityServing As A Public Utility
Began Continuous 24-Hour Began Continuous 24-Hour Coverage Coverage
5 AM Thursday, Sept. 115 AM Thursday, Sept. 11
Simultaneous Web StreamingSimultaneous Web Streaming
Serving As A Public UtilityServing As A Public Utility
Began Continuous 24-Hour Began Continuous 24-Hour Coverage Coverage
5 AM Thursday, Sept. 115 AM Thursday, Sept. 11
Simultaneous Web StreamingSimultaneous Web Streaming
Updates On Mobile WebUpdates On Mobile Web
Serving As A Public UtilityServing As A Public Utility
Began Continuous 24-Hour Began Continuous 24-Hour Coverage Coverage
5 AM Thursday, Sept. 115 AM Thursday, Sept. 11
Simultaneous Web StreamingSimultaneous Web Streaming
Updates On Mobile WebUpdates On Mobile Web
Simulcast: 4 Local FM Stations, Simulcast: 4 Local FM Stations, TX Cable Network, XM, Direct TVTX Cable Network, XM, Direct TV
Exploring New Technology
Reporters Used SKYPEReporters Used SKYPE
Viewer Reports From TwitterViewer Reports From Twitter
Weather Call SubscriptionsWeather Call Subscriptions
Hidefromthewind.orgHidefromthewind.org
Coverage Highlights
On The Air For 91 Consecutive On The Air For 91 Consecutive HoursHours
19 Hours/Day The Next Week19 Hours/Day The Next Week
3-Hour Live Town Hall Show, A 3-Hour Live Town Hall Show, A Week After The StormWeek After The Storm
Spirit Of Texas Relief DriveSpirit Of Texas Relief Drive
Lessons Learned
Storm Surge Threat Is PoorlyStorm Surge Threat Is PoorlyCommunicated And ExplainedCommunicated And Explained
Saffir-Simpson Scale Should BeSaffir-Simpson Scale Should BeRe-EvaluatedRe-Evaluated
Stay Alert, Even After The StormStay Alert, Even After The Storm
Lessons Learned
The Public And Businesses Are The Public And Businesses Are Not Prepared For Extended Not Prepared For Extended
Power OutagesPower Outages
Each Hurricane Poses A DifferentEach Hurricane Poses A DifferentThreatThreat
Houstonians Know How To PullHoustonians Know How To PullTogether In A CrisisTogether In A Crisis
La NiñaLa Niña
El NiñoEl Niño
2009 Forecast
Average Forecast
Storms
Hurricanes
Major
10 12 6 6 2 2
Source: Dr. Bill Gray, Col. State. Univ.
Are You Ready?
Make A PlanMake A Plan
Build A KitBuild A Kit
Stay InformedStay Informed
Living Without Power
Stockpile Unrefrigerated FoodStockpile Unrefrigerated Food
Have Plenty of Bottled And Potable Have Plenty of Bottled And Potable Water On Hand Water On Hand
Buy A Generator – Practice Before Buy A Generator – Practice Before Any Storm ArrivesAny Storm Arrives
Living Without Power
Consider The Needs Of Your Consider The Needs Of Your Family Based On AgeFamily Based On Age
Will You Have Necessary MedicineWill You Have Necessary MedicineAnd Cash?And Cash?
How Well Do You Know Your How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?Neighbors?
If You Leave
Document Valuables AndDocument Valuables AndNecessary PaperworkNecessary Paperwork
Be Prepared To Be Away FromBe Prepared To Be Away FromHome For 3-5 DaysHome For 3-5 Days
What Is Your Plan For Your Pet?What Is Your Plan For Your Pet?