Also called: Cyclones · Typhoons
Important: This page is general information, not medical advice. It does not recommend or prescribe any treatment. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
About Hurricanes
A hurricane is a severe type of tropical storm. Hurricanes produce high winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms. Hurricanes can cause tremendous damage. Winds can exceed 155 miles per hour. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes and lead to flooding. The high winds and heavy rains can destroy buildings, roads and bridges, and knock down power lines and trees. In coastal areas, very high tides called storm surges cause extensive damage.
Although there are no guarantees of safety during a hurricane, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a disaster plan. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety, and losses. If you do experience a disaster, it is normal to feel stressed. You may need help in finding ways to cope.
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It sits within Disasters.
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Research on Hurricanes
6 studies areregistered for this condition on ClinicalTrials.gov, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's public registry. A selection is below — the links go straight to the registry entry, not to a summary of ours.
What a registered study does and does not mean. Registration means a study exists and has been declared publicly. It says nothing about whether the treatment being tested works, is safe, or is available to you. Many studies find no benefit — that is what research is for. Never seek out an experimental treatment on the strength of a registry entry alone.
Research currently under way
- Developing a Booster Session for Problem Management Plus in the Bahamas: A Pilot Randomized Controlled TrialThe New School
- Health Improvements by Understanding the Determinants of Residual Risk in Coronary Artery Disease and New Targets for Prevention and TreatmentFondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio
Research already completed
- Children With Asthma in New Orleans After Hurricane KatrinaNational Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
- The Efficacy of a Brief Resilience Training Program for Hurricane Sandy Disaster RespondersStony Brook University
- Disaster Preparedness Among Families Caring for Children With DiabetesBaylor College of Medicine
- Family-Based Drug Services for Young Disaster VictimsUniversity of Miami
Study data from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 2026-07-30. Registry entries are supplied by study sponsors and investigators; ClinicalTrials.gov does not verify their scientific validity. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and not endorsed by, the NLM or the NIH.
Where to read more
Rather than paraphrase, we point you to the primary sources. Every link below is to a government health agency, a national institute or a recognised medical body — grouped by what you are trying to find out.
Learn More
- About Hurricanes and Other Tropical StormsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
- Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and HurricanesDepartment of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service
- DisasterAssistance.govDepartment of Homeland Security
- Federal Emergency Management AgencyFederal Emergency Management Agency
- Hurricane SafetyAmerican Red Cross
- Hurricane Season: Be PreparedFood and Drug Administration
- National Weather Service: Watch, Warning, Advisory DisplayNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Preparing for Hurricanes or Other Tropical StormsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
- ShelterDepartment of Homeland Security
- Tornadoes, Hurricanes, and ChildrenAmerican Psychological Association
Medical subject headings
Clinicians and researchers index this subject under Cyclonic Storms. These are the terms to use when searching medical literature.
This page is built from the MedlinePlus health topic record for Hurricanes, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health. Information is from MedlinePlus.gov. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the NLM or the NIH. Retrieved 30 July 2026.