1. Hurricanes: Are You Ready? Gene Norman Chief Meteorologist KHOU-TV

3. The Record 2008 Season Video Pictures Lessons Learned

4. 2008 Season Average Forecast Actual Storms Hurricanes Major 10 12-16 16 6 6-9 8 2 2-5 5 Source: NOAA 2008 Season Recap

5. 2008 Season Records 6 Landfalling Storms In A Row 3 Major Hurricanes Hit Cuba Major Hurricane Formed In 5 Consecutive Months Source: NOAA

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31. Serving As A Public Utility Began Continuous 24-Hour Coverage 5 AM Thursday, Sept. 11

32. Serving As A Public Utility Began Continuous 24-Hour Coverage 5 AM Thursday, Sept. 11 Simultaneous Web Streaming

33. Serving As A Public Utility Began Continuous 24-Hour Coverage 5 AM Thursday, Sept. 11 Simultaneous Web Streaming Updates On Mobile Web

34. Serving As A Public Utility Began Continuous 24-Hour Coverage 5 AM Thursday, Sept. 11 Simultaneous Web Streaming Updates On Mobile Web Simulcast: 4 Local FM Stations, TX Cable Network, XM, Direct TV

35. Exploring New Technology Reporters Used SKYPE Viewer Reports From Twitter Weather Call Subscriptions Hidefromthewind.org

36. Coverage Highlights On The Air For 91 Consecutive Hours 19 Hours/Day The Next Week 3-Hour Live Town Hall Show, A Week After The Storm Spirit Of Texas Relief Drive

37. Lessons Learned Storm Surge Threat Is Poorly Communicated And Explained Saffir-Simpson Scale Should Be Re-Evaluated Stay Alert, Even After The Storm

38. Lessons Learned The Public And Businesses Are Not Prepared For Extended Power Outages Each Hurricane Poses A Different Threat Houstonians Know How To Pull Together In A Crisis

39. La Niña

40. El Niño

41. 2009 Forecast Average Forecast Storms Hurricanes Major 10 12 6 6 2 2 Source: Dr. Bill Gray, Col. State. Univ.

42. Are You Ready? Make A Plan Build A Kit Stay Informed

44. Living Without Power Stockpile Unrefrigerated Food Have Plenty of Bottled And Potable Water On Hand Buy A Generator – Practice Before Any Storm Arrives

45. Living Without Power Consider The Needs Of Your Family Based On Age Will You Have Necessary Medicine And Cash? How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?

46. If You Leave Document Valuables And Necessary Paperwork Be Prepared To Be Away From Home For 3-5 Days What Is Your Plan For Your Pet?