Preparation for Hurricanes - Table of Contents
Hurricane Preparation - Welcome and introduction to Preparation for hurricanes
Hurricane Information - Page two of preparation for hurricanes will introduce you to how a hurricane differs from a typhoon or cyclone and describes just what a hurricane is.
Hurricane Category - Page three of preparation for hurricanes will discuss all the various hurricane categories and exactly what each category means.
Hurricane Storm - Page four of preparation for hurricanes will discuss the differences between a hurricane watch and a hurricane storm warning, and will introduce you to the importance of preparation.
Prepare for hurricane – Prepare for hurricane is page five of Preparation for hurricanes, and talks about important hurricane preparation measures such as boarding up your home, gathering lots of water, buying a first aid kit and much more.
Hurricane Prep – Page five of preparation for hurricanes will discuss more great preparation you can do before the hurricane, such as finding a can opener, extra clothing, and keeping a dry bag for medications and proof of residence, etc.
After the Hurricane – Is page 7 and the final page of preparation for hurricanes. This section will provide you with information on what to expect after the hurricane.
Hurricane Storm – Hurricane preparation and information
It is important to understand hurricane terminology and to prepare accordingly when a hurricane approaches. There is usually ample warning as the storm is tracked on various news reports throughout the day. When it becomes possible for a storm to make landfall, a hurricane WATCH is issued. This means that hurricane conditions are possible in the specified area of the “watch” and could become a real possibility within the next 36 hours. When the path of a hurricane is expected to make landfall in a specified area, a hurricane WARNING is issued. This means that hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours and residents of those areas should plan accordingly.
Planning for the hurricane season should begin prior to the beginning of hurricane season itself, which begins on June 1. Supplies and plans should remain in place until around November 30 which is designated as the end of hurricane season. While it is possible for hurricanes to occur at other times of the year, those months are the ones that are most favorable to hurricane formation. Ninety-seven percent of all hurricane activity typically occurs between those dates. This is the time to devise a personal evacuation plan that includes names and phone numbers of potential shelters. Local area maps should be placed in the glove compartment. Closed or crowded roads may necessitate the use of an alternate route –if it is not a familiar route or if signs are down, a local area map will help. Plan meeting places, both close to home (such as at the mailbox) or in a centrally located area (at the park at the end of the street). It may be difficult to find friends or family living in separate locations.
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