Hurricane Resource Center

Posted by Alan Sorum Aug 27, 2007

With the recent focus on Hurricane Dean and predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that this will be an above normal season for Atlantic Hurricanes, BoatU.S. (Boat Owners Association of the United States) has made a number of tools available to better help boaters prepare for tropical storms. A working knowledge of hurricanes and advanced planning will lessen the negative effects of a storm on your vessel and marina.

BoatU.S. has established the Hurricane Resource Center, a website that offers a rich resource base for boaters and marina operators looking for useful information about these storms. Informational topics include:

• Hurricane preparation worksheets
• An in-depth guide for preparing boats and marinas for a hurricane
• Checklists for actions to take before and after a storm strikes
• Storm tracking tools with live satellite imagery
• NOAA weather forecasts, wind band and advisories
• Model hurricane action plans
• Tips on mooring, damage avoidance, and hurricane holes
• Hurricane photos and links to other on-line resources

Be sure to properly prepare for your craft for this hurricane season and review plans in place with managers of your local marina.