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What is a HURRICANE?
Hurricanes are giant, spiraling tropical storms that can pack wind speeds of over 160 miles (257 kilometers) an hour and unleash more than 2.4 trillion gallons (9 trillion liters) of rain a day. These same tropical storms are known as cyclones in the northern Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal, and as typhoons in the western Pacific Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean’s hurricane season peaks from mid-August to late October and averages five to six hurricanes per year. Hurricanes begin as tropical disturbances in warm ocean waters with surface temperatures of at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26.5 degrees Celsius). These low pressure systems are fed by energy from the warm seas. If a storm achieves wind speeds
of 38 miles (61 kilometers) an hour, it becomes known as a tropical depression. A tropical depression becomes a tropical storm, and is given a name, when its sustained wind speeds top 39 miles (63 kilometers) an hour. When a storm’s sustained wind speeds reach 74 miles (119 kilometers) an hour it becomes a hurricane and earns a category rating of 1 to 5 on the SaffirSimpson scale. Hurricanes are enormous heat engines that generate energy on a staggering scale. They draw heat from warm, moist ocean air and release it through condensation of water vapor in thunderstorms. Hurricanes spin around a lowpressure center known as the “eye.” Sinking air makes this 20 to 30-milewide (32- to 48-kilometer-wide) area
notoriously calm. But the eye is surrounded by a circular eye wall that hosts the storm’s strongest winds and rain. These storms bring destruction ashore in many different ways. When a hurricane makes landfall it often produces a devastating storm surge that can reach 20 feet (6 meters) high and extend nearly 100 miles (161 kilometers). Ninety percent of all hurricane deaths result from storm surges. A hurricane’s high winds are also destructive and may spawn tornadoes. Torrential rains cause further damage by spawning floods and landslides,
which may occur many miles inland. The best defense against a hurricane is an accurate forecast that gives people time to get out of its way. The National Hurricane Center issues hurricane watches for storms that may endanger communities, and hurricane warnings for storms that will make landfall within 24 hours.
Can your home withstand storm season? (StatePoint) Storm season is upon us again, bringing the potential for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and hurricanes through November. Since poststorm cleanup can strain bank accounts, some pre-storm preparation can save homeowners thousands of dollars in damage. The average national costs for the most commonly requested repair tasks range from $285 for generator repair to $6,800 for roof replacement, according to HomeAdvisor’s Cost Guide. To educate homeowners, the experts at HomeAdvisor are providing tips for pre-storm preparation and post-storm cleanup: Before storms hit, tend to window cracks and chipped glass, check and repair roof shingles, and remove dead or dying trees. You can also download the free Home911 mobile app, which provides dedicated 24/7 emergency support for home repairs. After storms, evaluate any damage and take photos to maintain records of property damage. And beware of scams, as unethical storm chasers often follow storms, offering shady repair services. Above all, educate yourself. You can learn what repairs should cost with tools such as Cost Guide, a free resource providing average costs for home improvement projects. More information and resources for home projects are available at www.HomeAdvisor.com. Remember, a little preparation can help save on post-storm costs.
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(StatePoint) Hurricane season has arrived and it is time to take steps to financially insure your home against flooding. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an extremely active season with a 70 percent likelihood of 13 to 20 named storms, of which 7 to 11 could become hurricanes, including 3 to 6 major hurricanes. You don’t have to live right on the coast to face significant loss from hurricanes and tropical storms. Hurricanes can produce severe flooding on the coast and inland. Some of the most damaging and dangerous floods occur when the remnants of a hurricane or tropical storm system travel inland, producing above average rainfall hundreds of miles from the coast. Preparing before the storm is critical. Homeowners insurance does not usually cover flood damage – only flood insurance can ensure your financial protection against the devastating effects of flooding. Also, there typically is a 30-day waiting period before flood insurance goes into effect. If you wait for the storm to form, it will probably be too late. “If we didn’t have flood insurance, I would be homeless,â€? says Bertie Midgett, whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Irene. If you’re not sure if you need flood insurance, here are some things to consider: • Maintaining flood insurance coverage can make for a faster, more costeffective flood recovery compared to relying on federal disaster assistance which usually comes in the form of a
loan that must be paid back with interest. For example, a $50,000 loan at four percent interest requires a monthly payment of about $240 a month ($2,880 a year) for 30 years. The average flood insurance premium of $640 per year covers up to $250,000 in building coverage and $100,000 in contents coverage. • Just a couple inches of water can cause tens of thousands of dollars. Learn how much a flood in your home could cost you by using the interactive Cost of Flooding Tool on FloodSmart. gov/dontwait. You can also listen to home and business owners share their personal stories and why they’re glad they had flood insurance or why they wish they had purchased a policy. • Anyone can be financially vulnerable to floods. In fact, those outside of Special Flood Hazard high-risk areas file more than 20 percent of National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) claims and receive one-third of disaster assistance for flooding. And just because you’ve never experienced a flood before does not mean you won’t experience one in the future. Factors such as new land development can increase your flood risk, especially if the construction changes natural drainage patterns. • Flood insurance is sold by insurance agents and backed by the federal government. Rates are set and do not differ from company to company or agent to agent. Visit FloodSmart.gov/ dontwait or call 888-226-9499 to locate an agent serving your area. This hurricane season, don’t get caught off guard. Take steps now to financially protect yourself from a flood.
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Tips for communicating during an emergency Here are some important tips for communicating during a hurricane emergency. 1. Limit non-emergency phone calls. This will minimize network congestion, free up “space� on the network for emergency communications and conserve battery power if you are using a wireless phone; 2, Keep all phone calls brief. If you need to use a phone, try to use it only to convey vital information to emergency personnel and/or family; 3, For non-emergency calls, try text messaging, also known as short messaging service (SMS) when using your wireless phone. In many cases text messages will go through when your call may not. It will also help free up more “space� for emergency communications on the telephone network; 4. If possible, try a variety of communications services if you are unsuccessful in getting through with one. For example, if you are unsuccessful in getting through on your wireless phone, try a messaging capability like text messaging or email. Alternatively, try a landline phone if one is available. This will help spread the communications demand over multiple networks and should reduce overall congestion; 5. Wait 10 seconds before redialing a call. On many wireless handsets, to re-dial a number, you simply push “send� after you’ve ended a call to redial the previous number. If you do this too quickly, the data from the handset to the cell sites do not have enough time to clear before you’ve resent the same data. This contributes to a clogged network; 6. Have charged batteries and car-charger adapters available for backup power for your wireless phone; 7. Maintain a list of emergency phone numbers in your phone; 8. If in your vehicle, try to place calls while your vehicle is stationary; 9. Have a family communications plan in place. Designate someone out of the area as a central contact, and make certain all family members know who to contact if they become separated; 10. If you have call forwarding on your home number, forward your home number to your wireless number in the event of an evacuation. That way you will get incoming calls from your landline phone; 11. After the storm has passed, if you lose power in your home, try using your car to charge cell phones or listen to news alerts on the car radio. But be careful – don’t try to reach your car if it is not safe to do so, and remain vigilant about carbon monoxide emissions from your car if it is a closed space, such as a garage; 12. Tune-in to broadcast and radio news for important news alerts.
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State EM phone survey studies hurricane evacuation behaviors As the year’s third named tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic, local and state emergency managers are examining behaviors and attitudes regarding evacuations during hurricanes. For the next month, interviewers will call hundreds of coastal residents to learn more about their past behaviors and future plans when evacuation orders are issued. The hurricane evacuation study is being conducted for North Carolina Emergency Management and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District. “Our primary mission is to get people out of harm’s way and keep them safe,” explained Department of Public Safety Secretary Kieran Shanahan. “Understanding how coastal residents receive evacuation information and then decide what to do with that knowledge will help us better plan for each storm and determine how best to coordinate and allocate our resources.” Each call will last 15 to 20 minutes and will ask residents about topics such as: • information sources used during hurricane threats • past behaviors during hurricane evacuations • expected plans if future evacuation orders are issued • perceived vulnerability to hurricanes and storm surge • concerns and constraints to evacuating • number and type of vehicles planned to use for evacuations The information will help local emergency managers better understand and predict how their residents may act when hurricanes threaten. Once compiled, the data will help drive local transportation and sheltering decisions. “If people don’t understand or believe the risks of staying, they are less likely to evacuate,” said state Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry. “As emergency managers, we need to understand those attitudes so we can tell them when and where they need to go and what is the best route.” Sprayberry said a similar study was conducted in 2003, but the state’s population has increased more than 15 percent since then and there are a lot of new residents that have never experienced a hurricane. Results from the compiled survey are expected by late September.
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