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Special Thanks
Many people andorganizations wereinstrumental inmaking the 2008Hurricane Guide themost comprehensivepublication available.The staff at the WeeklyNewspapers wouldlike to thank NationalHurricane CenterDirector Bill Read, MattStrahan and the entirestaff at the NationalWeather Service inKey West, MonroeCounty EmergencyManagement, Monroe
County Sheriff’s Office,
NASA, the United StatesCoast Guard, NOAA,and Billy Wagner
Published by the
Weekly Newspapers
MMVIIwww.keysweekly.com(305) 743-0844Art by: Travis CreadyWritten by: Matt Standal
Advice from Bill Read:
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Director, National Hurricane Center
Important Contact Information:
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Warnings from Matt Strahan:
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Monroe County Shelters:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hurricane Preparation Checklist:
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National Hurricane Center at Glance:
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Surge Myths:
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Behind the Scenes With Dennis Feltgen:
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Tips for Boaters:
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Special Needs:
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Emergency Network:
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Pets:
28
Applying for a FEMA Trailer:
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Re-entry to the Keys:
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