Are We Ready… Hurricane Program

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The 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season was the deadliest and most active in modern history. In this special streaming video report, originally aired in 2006, we take a look back at recent devastating storms and we tell you what you need to know to keep yourself and your family safe. 2006 was a quiet year but that doesn't mean the future stays calm.

HURRICANE SEASON 2006: Are We Ready?

Part 1: Past & Future
If you've been away from the area for a couple of years, a lot has happened, starting in September 2004 with Hurricane Ivan.

Part 2: Are We Ready?
We talk to residents of south Mobile County and Pensacola about the upcoming season and their recovery from past storms.

Part 3: Mississippi Prepares
We focus on the storm-battered Mississippi coast.

Part 4: Evacuation
Local EMA officials discuss how to leave before the storm hits.

Part 5: Downtown Mobile and City Surge
What would happen if a Category 5 storm hit our area?

Part 6: Mobile City Surge, Continued
What areas are most vulnerable to storm surge flooding?

STORM SURGE & EVACUATION MAPS

Mobile and Baldwin Counties

Mississippi Coastal Counties

Escambia County Florida

Santa Rosa County Florida

Okaloosa County Florida

Preparedness Steps

Develop a Family Disaster Plan
Keep a written plan and share it with others.

Create a Disaster Supply Kit
Download a printable Shopping List (PDF).

Have a Place to Go
If ordered to evacuate, do not delay.

Secure Your Home
Protect and reinforce five critical areas.

Have a Pet Plan
Work pet shelter into your evacuation plan.