WHAT IS A HURRICANE?

• A hurricane is a storm with violent winds, in particular to a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
• A hurricane can also turn into a tornado

INTERESTING FACTS

• Christopher Columbus wrote the first known report of a hurricane in 1495
• Hurricanes have killed approximately 1.9 million people worldwide over the past 200 years
• The largest hurricane can be the size of the state of Montana, 600 miles (966 kilometers) wide
• The word “hurricane” comes from Hurican, a name for the god of evil on some islands in the Caribbean

HOW TO SURVIVE A HURRICANE

• NEVER use candles or have any open flame while the wind is blowing
• Stay away from unprotected windows. Don't give into temptation to see what's happening through it
• Store food and water away that will last you a few days
• Stay informed by monitoring the storm via radio, TV, and internet
• Keep your vehicles fully fueled

WHAT DAMAGE CAN A HURRICANE DO?

• The most commonly known damage is by wind. The wind can damage buildings, and blow trees onto power lines.
• Hurricanes loose their strength over land, and can dump a lot of rain on a local area in a very short period of time.
• The damaged electrical lines cause water distributions systems to break down, leaving residents without drinkable water.
• Flash flooding can occur

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