Florida's Hurricane History by Jay Barnes
The former director of the National Hurricane Center posits the average forecast error in a twenty-four hour period is now about 110 miles, but the long evacuation time in coastal areas presents hazards to communities that have undergone explosive population growth. Barnes recommends new coastal residents prepare for such events by becoming familiar with Florida's history, the effects of storm surges and evacuation routes in their area.
Inside the Hurricane: Face to Face with Nature's Deadliest Storms by Pete Davies
The biggest evacuation in the history of the United States took place in September 1999 when three million people fled from the path of Hurricane Floyd. This account takes the reader from apocalyptic devastation in Central America to the race against time in Miami.
Encyclopedia of Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones by David Longshore
Tropical cyclones in science, history and culture are treated in detail in this reference. Comprehensive bibliographies of primary and secondary research materials are included along with a "how-to" section on tracking a tropical cyclone.
Surviving Natural Disasters by Janice McCann and Betsy Shand
Two principals in a home maintenanance, repair and contracting business provide a suggested list of insurance questions, a family plan, and supplies to store as part of a general preparedness plan that enable families to protect themselves and minimize
damage to their homes.
The Hurricane by Roger A. Pielke
Assesses the climatology, forecasting and physical processes associated with tropical cyclones and is illustrated with 200 charts and photographs.
Note: Materials are available at Charleston County Public Library.