ASOS	Automated Surface Observation Systems
CARCAH	Chief, Aerial Reconnaissance Coordination, All Hurricanes
CoBRA	Coastal Barrier Resources Act
DOT	Department of Transportation
EMAC	Emergency Management Assistance Compact
EOC	Emergency Operations Center
EOP	Emergency Operating Plan
FEMA	Federal Emergency Management Agency
HES	Hurricane Evacuation Study
HLS	Hurricane Local Statement
HLT	Hurricane Liaison Team
HURREVAC	Hurricane Evacuation computer model
kt	Knots (nautical miles per hour)
mph	Miles per hour
NGVD	National Geodetic Vertical Datum
NHC	National Hurricane Center
NM	Nautical miles
NOAA	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NWS	National Weather Service
PC	Personal computer
SLOSH	Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes
TAFB	Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch
TDS	Time Delineating Schedule
TPC	Tropical Prediction Center
TSB	Technical Support Branch
UTC	Coordinated Universal Time
WFO	Weather Forecast Office