Be Prepared for a Hurricane
It is currently hurricane season! In fact, there are some hurricanes headed towards the states as I am writing this. Hurricanes can be scary for those who have to endure them, and also for family and friends watching from the outside. If you live in an area where hurricanes are frequent, you are going to want to be prepared for a hurricane!
When it comes to a hurricane, you can never be too prepared or too knowledgeable. Below, you will learn the following about hurricanes:
According to NASA, a hurricane is a large, swirling storm. It can produce winds of 74 miles per hour or higher. To give you an example of how fast that is, it is faster than a cheetah. A cheetah is the fastest animal on land.
Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters. Many times they stay in the ocean, but they can strike on land. When it reaches the land, it pushes an enormous wall of ocean water ashore. This is called a storm surge. These storm surges and heavy rains cause flooding, damage to buildings, and damage to trees.
In order for NASA to properly identify a hurricane, they must see all the parts of a hurricane. These parts include:
The great thing about hurricanes, however, is that once a hurricane forms, weather forecasters can predict the type of hurricane it is and its path. This can help you and others get ready for the storm.
Now you might think that a cheetah is fast, but trust me, winds of a hurricane can be much much faster. In fact, 74 miles per hour is actually a very mild hurricane. There are five different types of hurricanes. The types of hurricanes are based on wind speed.
Hurricane types are put into categories. Those who live in an area where hurricanes frequent will know if they are dealing with a category 1 or category 5 hurricane. Here’s the breakdown:
As you may know, any hurricane can be dangerous. There will be some damage no matter what. However, as the hurricane category goes up, so does the risk and danger.
Whether you are facing a category 1 or a category 5 hurricane, it is important to plan ahead. You never know the extent of damage, how long you will be without power, or exactly what will happen. Here are a few ways you can plan ahead!
Check around your house and yard. Is there anything that can become airborne in a storm? Things like container plants, hanging baskets, tools, lawn furniture, toys, bicycles, and playhouses need to be secured. Make a list of all these things you will need to secure or bring inside.
If you live on a barrier Island or near the coast, you may have to cover your windows with plywood to keep them protected. You will want to do this BEFORE you are under a storm watch. Here’s what you do.
You will want to do this because wind, water, and sand can seep in causing damage. Also, windows could break causing even more damage.
Obviously, stocking up is going to have to be done well before a hurricane is insight. If you live in an area where you know hurricanes frequent, you will want to prepare long before you need to. Here is what you can start doing now!
If you know of other things you can’t live without, make sure you have them in an easy to access place.
What happens to paper when it gets wet? Having a binder that can be kept safe from disaster and can easily be grabbed is an essential part of planning for a hurricane. You don’t want to be without your homeowner’s insurance after a hurricane has destroyed your home. Check out this Free Emergency Binder Kit to make sure you have all your important documents at hand.
In addition to stocking up on things, it is important to know what you are going to need to have on hand in the event of a hurricane. You will want these items stored in a safe place and easy to access. Here is a list of hurricane items you must have:
If you plan on staying through the storm and bunkering down, you know a hurricane is on the way. Hopefully, you have already planned ahead, stock up on food and water, and have the necessary hurricane items. Here is what you need to be prepared for a hurricane if you are planning to bunker down:
If there is a hurricane heading your way that is stronger than a category 2, you may want to evacuate. This is necessary if you live in a mobile home as most will not withstand a hurricane. If you are planning to get the heck out of dodge, here’s what you need to do:
Whether you plan to bunker down or get out of Dodge, a hurricane can be scary. However, luck favors the prepared, so make sure you know how to be prepared for a hurricane.
If you have any questions, concerns, or advice about hurricanes, please share them in the comments below! May God bless this world, Linda
While I’ve never lived in a hurricane area, about 10 yrs ago we had a storm that weather people deemed was as close to a hurricane as one can get inland: 140mph straightline winds, over 5 inches rain in 20 minutes. Not a tornado, as this band of winds and rain came, literally, in a straight line about 100 miles across. This storm was strong enough to take out one of our power plants which affects many counties. My home was without power for 4 days…no biggie as it was summer but most affected areas were without power for over 2 weeks. Um,I was glad I had drinking water, lots of canned goods. I put out the word that I had running water the 4th day, so had many folks coming here to fill whatever containers they had. Lol,maybe because it was summer, but nobody complained about no lights, just No Water. Kind of a wierd storm.
Hi Wendy, wow thanks for sharing this story. I can’t imagine 5 inches in 20 minutes! Yikes!! Wow, 4 days to 2 weeks without power. This is why we prep. That was a weird storm. Linda
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