HURRICANES

FORMATION AND EFFECTS

• Hurricanes begin as a tropical storm over the warm and moist waters of the oceans. As the moisture evaporates it rises until all the precipitation falls down at once.
• High winds, tornados, storm surges, and flooding are some major examples of hurricanes.

THE MAJOR DANGERS OF A HURRICANE

• Storm surges and storm tides
• Heavy rainfall and inland flooding
• High winds and rip currents
• Sometimes it creates tornadoes

Preventions
-enter the season prepared
-know all the evacuation routes if you live near the coast
-make sure your home meets the building codes for withstanding hurricanes
-make sure you have storm shutters
-have proper tools supplies and a first aid kit
-have plenty of batteries and flashlights

MITIGATION

• Houses with basements just in case of tornadoes
• Houses on stands or higher above the ground
• Houses that are made of heavy materials
• Houses that are sturdy and built to standards

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