We're in the middle of hurricane season now, when storms get their start in the still-warm waters of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico rather than off the African coast. A hurricane's destructive power Flooding trouble spots Keep an eye on these areas as you travel.
Sandbags are available from various locations around the Bay area.
Get the complete listing The power of water in a hurricane Hurricane winds may kick up a fuss, but the water they carry creates the greatest devastation. Learn about why there's major flooding when these powerful superstorms hit land. Take a look at some of the factors of a flood, the deadliest natural disaster in the United States. The road to recovery from a devastating flood begins with the cleanup. Learn what steps you need to take to make a house livable again.