Hurricanes
We will help you be prepared for hurricanes.
Hurricane
5 categories
#1- Minimal damage with wind speed at 74-95 mph and the storm surge is up to 4-5.
#2- Moderate damage with wind speeds up to 96-110 mph with a 6-8 surge.
#3- Extensive damage with speeds up to 110-130 mph with a 9-12 surge.
#4- Extreme damage with speeds up to 131-155 mph with a 13-18 surge.
#5- Catastrophic with speeds up to over 155 with a storm surge up to 19+.
Hurricane Katrina
Who: Eastern North America, Ontario
What: Category 5 170 mph winds
Where: Bahamas, New Orleans
When: Aug 23,2005- Aug 31,2005
Hurricane Sandy
Who: Bermuda, Eastern Canada, Easter U.S.
What: Category 3 115 mph winds
Where: Caribbean sea, Western Pennsylvania
When: Oct 22,2012- Oct 30,2012
Hurricane Irene
Who: Southern Florida
What: Category 1 95 mph winds
Where: Coast of Africa- Northern East Coast
When: Aug 20, 2011- Aug 29,2011
How to prepare for a hurricane
How to prepare for a hurricane
* get a plan
- Be aware of evacuation routes and know where your disaster preparedness kit is! Be sure to have supplies to board up windows.
* Watch for warnings being issued
- Is it hurricane season? Make sure home meets building standards.
* Warning is issued
- Leave low altitude areas. Make sure safety kit is up to date.
* Stay in a secure room
- Preferably with no windows! If there are windows, stay as far away as possible: Do not use phones.
* Stay inside!
- As the eye passes over your location the storm may seem to have disappeared but it will resume shortly.