Hurricanes-General Info

Each and every year there are news reports of families that have been devastated by the wrath of wind that has torn through a community. There are preparations you can put in place. Read here to find out more.
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Fact Sheet - PDF Version
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/hazard/hurricane/2010/hurricane_week_preparedness_factsheet_ready.pdf

Fact Sheet
HURRICANES

Hurricanes are violent storms which can bring in tense winds, heavy rain, a storm surge, floods, coastal erosion, landslides, and tornadoes. While it is difficult to predict the exact time, place, and force of hurricanes, residents of the Atlantic and
Gulf Coast states must be prepared. The season for hurricanes runs from June through November, with most hurricanes occurring mid-August to late October. Each season, on average, six hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean of which two
become major hurricanes. --- CONTINUED at LINK, above --- (3 page PDF)

Includes:
  • Know Your Risk and What To Do
  • Prepare Your Home Before the Storm
  • As the Storm Approaches
  • Evacuate if you:
  • If You Are Told to Evacuate:
  • If You Cannot Evacuate and Are Staying In Your Home:
  • Immediately After the Storm
  • Be Prepared to
  • The Recovery Process
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The Crossroads Of The Atlantic Storm Season # 4590
http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2010/05/crossroads-of-atlantic-storm-season.html

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Today is the first day of 2010’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week, with the emphasis on hurricane basics and history of these often devastating storms.

Hurricane activity in the Atlantic is cyclical, and as a boy growing up in Florida I caught the tail end of the last upswing in tropical activity.

We’ve a very neat tool from the NOAA Coastal Services Center that allows you to input your zip code, storm types, year ranges, and distances to produce storm tracks that have affected your area. ---CONTINUED---
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Why I’ll Be Gone With The Wind # 4594
http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2010/05/why-ill-be-gone-with-wind.html

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Not much left to these apartments after Andrew hit Homestead in ‘92.

While storm surge is the greatest concern to those living in low-lying coastal areas, hurricane force winds can extend a hundred miles or more inland during a landfalling hurricane. Often hurricanes spin off tornadoes when they come ashore as well. ---CONTINUED---
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Hurricanes
http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage because of storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. They can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. --- CONTINUED ---

Includes:

Prepare for Hurricanes
Stay Safe During a Hurricane
Returning Home After a Hurricane
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Hurricane Survival: Before, During and After
https://survivallife.com/hurricane-survival-tips/

Image If hurricane survival is your goal, then preparedness is the solution. Being prepared is the most effective way to increase your chances of surviving natural disasters. We all know the destructive power of hurricanes, with the storm surges and flooding as well as the turbulent winds.

Includes:
Hurricane Survival Tips: How to Survive Natural Disasters
  • BEFORE A HURRICANE
    • 1. Prepare
      2. Know your surroundings.
      3. Cover all of your home’s windows.
      4. Water
      5. Food
      6. Have a family communication plan ...
      7. Turn your refrigerator and freezer to ...
      8. Trim ...
      9. Make a list of ...
      10. Invest in ... (MORE at LINK)
    DURING A HURRICANE
    • 1. If a hurricane is likely ...
      2. You should evacuate ...
      3. Stay indoors during ...
    AFTER A HURRICANE
    • 1. Beware of heights.
      2. Watch your step.
      3. Portable Generators
      4. Electrical and Gas Safety
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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How to Stay Safe During a Hurricane
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-stay-safe-during-a-hurricane-1798391969

Hurricane Harvey is careening through the Gulf of Mexico and planning to make landfall in Texas. It might even be the first category 3 hurricane to hit that part of the U.S. in nearly 12 years. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe during the storm. ---CONTINUED---
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