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| 2008 Hurricane Season Resource June 1 to November 30 A
hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant
speed of 74 miles per hour or more. Hurricane winds blow in a large
spiral around a relative calm center known as the "eye." The "eye" is
generally 20 to 30 miles wide, and the storm may extend outward 400
miles. As a hurricane approaches, the skies will begin to darken and
winds will grow in strength. As a hurricane nears land, it can bring
torrential rains, high winds, and storm surges. A single hurricane can
last for more than 2 weeks over open waters and can run a path across
the entire length of the eastern seaboard. August and September are
peak months during the hurricane season that lasts from June 1 through
November 30. BEFORE HURRICANES START• Identify the media sources you will need to obtain information • Include The Emergency Email & Wireless Network at http://www.emergencyemail.org/ • Here you can obtain data via email and text messaging sent to your cell phone or digital pager • Share this information with family and friends send them a link to download this poster. • Plan an evacuation route. • Contact the local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter, and ask for the community hurricane preparedness plan. This plan should include information on the safest evacuation routes and nearby shelters. • Learn safe routes inland. • Be ready to drive 20 to 50 miles inland to locate a safe place. • Have disaster supplies on hand. • Flashlight and extra batteries • Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries • First aid kit and manual • Emergency food and water • Non-electric can opener • Essential medicines • Cash and credit cards • Sturdy shoes • Make arrangements for pets. • Pets may not be allowed into emergency shelters • Contact your local humane society for information on local animal shelters. • Make sure that all family members know how to respond after a hurricane. • Teach family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water. • Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1, police, or fire department and which radio stationto tune to for emergency information. • Protect your windows. • Permanent shutters are the best protection. A lower-cost approach is to put up plywood panels. Use 1/2 inch plywood - marine plywood is best - cut to fit each window. Remember to mark which board fits which window. • Pre-drill holes every 18 inches for screws. Do this long before the storm. |