Glossary

ARC

American Red Cross

bacteria

tiny living cells that can only be seen through a microscope

bayou

a stream that runs slowly through a swamp and leads to or from a lake or river

DRC

Disaster Recovery Center

erosion

the gradual wearing away of a substance by water or wind

F.E.M.A.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Hurricane Hunters
an airforce squadron that tracks (hunts) hurricanes down, finding it's pressure, locations and wind speed

nautical mile
measure of distance equal to 6076.11549 feet; geographical mile

NVOAD

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

reconnaissance
an exploratory or preliminary survey inspection,or examination made to gain information

SBA 
Small Business Administration

storm surge
a rise in the sea level caused by strong winds

squadron
a unit of military organization

Technical Sergeant
Tsgt. means Technical Sergeant

weather specialist

someone who observes and forecasts weather conditions