Hurricane Season is Just Around the Corner!
Important Information to Know during Hurricane Season: • Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1st through November 30th • Tropical Cyclone - a rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms which originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has a closed low-level circulation (counterclockwise rotation). • Tropical Depression - a tropical cyclone with sustained wind speeds of 38 mph or less. • Tropical Storm - a tropical cyclone with sustained wind speeds of 3 9 to 73 mph. • Hurricane - a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 74 mph or greater (Category 1,2). • Major Hurricane - a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 111 mph or higher (Category 3,4,5). • Each category has the potential to cause major damage to homes, buildings, etc. due to storm surge, wind speeds, and flooding. What Can We Do to Protect Ourselves? • Know your Hurricane Risk Start preparing your home, business, or property by determining what hazards may affect you the most (storm surge, flooding, winds, etc.). • Stay Informed Prepare your phone to alert you with updates and follow local news reports for updated information about the storm. • Develop an Emergency Plan Be sure to have a plan for where you would go and how you would get there in the case of an evacuation. • Know your Evacuation Zone Know if you live in an Evacuation Zone and know the routes you need to take in the case that your zone gets evacuated. • Review Important Documents Make sure all your insurance policies and personal documents are up to date and ensure you have a copy or electronic version of each in the event they get destroyed in the storm.
• Strengthen your Property Ensure that your property and home are prepared for strong winds, floods, storm surge, etc. • Get Prepared Gather supplies such as medications, pet supplies, water, food, flashlights, batteries, etc. Prepare a bag with your supplies to be ready in the event you need to evacuate. Safety Tips During and After the Storm: • If trapped in a building by flooding, go to the highest level of the building, avoiding closed attics. • Do not drive, swim, wade, or walk through flood waters. • Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. • Do not touch electrical equipment. • Conserve and limit phone use for emergencies.
For Additional Information: Hurricanes | Ready.gov
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