HURRICANE

DEFINE A HURRICANE

• A storm with violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.

TYPE OF HURRICANES

• Tropical storm~winds are 39-73mph
• Category 1 hurricane~winds 74-95mph(64-82KT)
• Category 2 hurricane~winds 96-110 mph(83-95KT)

MORE TYPES OF HURRICANES...

• Category 3 hurricane~winds 110-130mph(96-113KT)
• Category 4 hurricane-winds 131-155mph(114-136KT)
• Category 5 hurricane-winds 156mph or up(135+KT)

DANGERS IN A HURRICANE

• Storm tide- if the storm surge arrives at the same time as the high tide, the water height will be even greater.
• Heavy rains- often in range of 6 inches can make deadly and destructive floods.
• Winds-Hurricane~force winds,74 mph or more, can easily destroy poorly constructed buildings.

PREPARING FOR A HURRICANE

• Preparing for a hurricane isn't something easily done, here are some tips to help you out
• Be sure you have a working radio, and a working phone. To contact friends or family, or if needed help
• If you have a 'safe room' in your house with little to no windows and only one door. Go to it to be safer.
• Also, if you have any animals be sure to get them in the safe room. Same with any medications or bills
• If you have to evacuate make sure you only have the things you need. Things that you can't live without.

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