NSiS - Disasters Info & Files
The Fidonet Disasters Echo was started by Chris Baker and I during the relief/recovery period following Hurricane Andrew.  I maintained a selection of related files on the Nordevald Software BBS. Here are some of the files and a few new ones.
 
Images | Storm Tracking Software | Preparation | Recovery
 
Links
Dr. Gray's hurricane forecasts
Issued early June, early August, and late November.
FEMA's Disaster News Locator
News releases by event, disasters archives.
FEMA's Tropical Storm Watch
Weather advisories, photos of damage, preparedness, hurricane archives.
Florida Showcase Communities
Project to improve disaster resistance.
Green Cross
Focuses on environmental damage and disasters.
IFRC
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
National Hurricane Center
Tropical advisories, predictions, images.
National Snow & Ice Center
Information on snow cover, avalanches, glaciers, et cetera -- data and images
National Weather Service
Interactive Weather Information Network
Pets & Disasters
Critter preparedness - keep pets safe
Red Cross
American Red Cross
SOEST
Univ of Hawaii's satellite lab of the central Pacific, including volcano images
Storm Chaser
Where the (tornado) pros are, their stories and pics
Tropical Cyclone FAQ
FAQ: Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Tropical Cyclones by Chris Landsea
WeatherNet
The definitive weather site - weather cams, forecasts, tracking maps, images, advisories, software, and a huge list of other web resources
Images
Andrew
National Weather Service weather and damage images
ERIN2043.GIF
Erin NOWRad image from 0430Z AUG 02 1995 (FL east coast) (23K)
ERIN3140.GIF
Erin NOWRad image from 1400Z AUG 03 1995 (FL panhandle) (36K)
ERIN3150.GIF
Erin NOWRad image from 1500Z AUG 03 1995 (FL panhandle) (36K)
ERIN3160.GIF
Erin NOWRad image from 1600Z AUG 03 1995 (FL panhandle) (37K)
ERIN3170.GIF
Erin NOWRad image from 1700Z AUG 03 1995 (FL panhandle) (39K)
FELI1218.GIF
Felix Vis satellite image from 18Z AUG 12 1995 showing eye structure (85K)
FELI1300.GIF
Felix Vis satellite image from 00Z AUG 13 1995 showing storm at peak (79K)
FELI1312.GIF
Felix Vis satellite image from 12Z AUG 13 1995 as eye disappears (83K)
Storm Tracking Software
FSU/Florida Explores!
Get the latest storm data
Hurricane Tracking Chart
Global Tracks
Hurricane Tracking Software
Tracking the Eye
Hurricane Tracking Software
UM Weather's Software List
Great list of links to tracking and other weather-related software
WeatherNet
Check out the latest software at WeatherNet
STORM61.ZIP
Storm v.6.1 Storm tracking program with new Atlantic and Pacific maps plus data on ~80 storms VGA/EGA/CGA/Hercules (231K)
STORMD92.ZIP
Storm '92 data files - Andrew, Bonnie, Charley, Danielle, Earl, Frances (4K)
STORMD93.ZIP
Storm '93 data files - Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Dennis, Emily, Floyd, Gert (9K)
STORMD94.ZIP
Storm '94 data files - Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon (3K)
STORMD95.ZIP
Storm '95 data files - Allison, Barry, Chantal, Dean, Erin, Felix, Gabrielle, Humberto, Iris, Jerry, Karen, Luis, Marilyn, Noel, Opal, Pablo, Roxanne, Sebastien, Tanya (12K)
STORMD96.ZIP
Storm '96 data files - Arthur, Bertha, Cesar, Dolly, Edouard, Gustav, Fran, Hortense, Isidore, Josephine, Kyle, Lili, Marco (6K)
Preparation
D_PREP01.TXT
Hurricanes -- Emergency Preparedness
D_PREP02.TXT
Preparing to Evacuate: What to Do In Your Home
D_PREP03.TXT
Protecting Mobile Homes (hurricane)
D_PREP04.TXT
Protecting Valuable Records
Recovery
D_COM001.TXT
Communications after an earthquake
D_ESA001.TXT
Electrical Systems and Appliances: Cleaning and Odor Removal
D_ESA002.TXT
Electrical Systems and Appliances: Damaged Wiring and Switches
D_ESA003.TXT
Electrical Systems and Appliances: Reconditioning and Sanitizing
D_ESA004.TXT
Check Flood-Damaged Appliances
D_ESA005.TXT
Recondition Lights In Flooded Homes
D_FOOD01.TXT
Meal Preparation and Food Safety After a Flood
D_FOOD02.TXT
Meal Preparation and Food Safety During and After a Power Failure
D_FOOD03.TXT
Sanitize Dishes, Pans After Flood
D_FOOD04.TXT
Avoid Risk Of Flood-Contaminated Food
D_FRD001.TXT
Avoiding Frauds and Deception
D_INSR01.TXT
Handling Insurance
D_LAW001.TXT
Legal rights and responsibilities of rescuers
D_SLV001.TXT
Cleaning Household Linens and Furnishings
D_SLV002.TXT
Drying Books and Family Papers
D_SLV003.TXT
Home Clean-Up and Renovation: Building Damage
D_SLV004.TXT
Home Clean-up and Renovation: Floors
D_SLV005.TXT
Home Clean-up and Renovation: Siding, Doors and Windows
D_SLV006.TXT
Home Clean-up and Renovation: Walls
D_SLV007.TXT
Salvaging Clothing
D_SLV008.TXT
Salvaging Household Furniture
D_SLV009.TXT
Salvaging Sewing Machines
D_SLV010.TXT
Flood-Soaked Bedding Needs Sanitation
D_SLV011.TXT
Books Require Special Care After Flood
D_SLV012.TXT
After The Flood...Dry Things Out
D_SLV013.TXT
Check Furniture For Flood Damage
D_SLV014.TXT
Walls Need Special Care After Flood
D_SLV015.TXT
Cleaning Flooded Wood Floor And Woodwork
D_SLV016.TXT
Cleaning Household Utensils And Metals
D_STRS01.TXT
Handling Stress
D_STRS02.TXT
Observant Friends, Family Can Help Flood Victims Handle Stress
D_STRS03.TXT
The psychological effects of a disaster
D_STRS04.TXT
Helping your child cope with disaster
D_WTR001.TXT
Drinking Water
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