HURRICANES

WHAT HURRICANES ARE

• A hurricane is a massive storm that forms on water
• If a hurricane does significant damage, the name will be retired.
• The hurricane will also be replaced with another name.

WHEN AND WHEN DOES HURRICANES OCCUR

• The Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30
• Most hurricanes occur in fall months.
• The Eastern pacific hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30

WHAT KIND OF DAMAGE DOES HURRICANES CREATE

• Floods, loss of homes, heavy rain
• Car damage, building damage, loss of lives
• Strong winds, beach erosion

HOW ARE HURRICANES MEASURED, DECTECTED OR FORCASTED

• Category 1 : pressure is 74-95 millibars. Damage is minimum
• Category 2 : pressure is 96-110 millibars. Damage is moderate
• Category 3 : pressure is 111- 130 millibars. Damage is extensive
• Category 4 : pressure is 131- 155 millibars. Damage is extereme
• Category 5 : pressure is 155 millibars. Damage is catostrophic

HOW TO STAY SAFE FROM HURRICANES

• Have a disaster plan and pet plan
• Board windows and bring in outdoor objects
• Make sure you know which country or parish you live in and know where all the evacution routes are
• If your house is being evacuated, follow the task immeditaly

FACTS ABOUT HURRICANES

• They travel at speeds up to 70-200 mph
• The last about a week
• The center of the eye is the calmest part of the hurricane

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WATCH AND A WARNING

• Hurricane watch : the watch should trigger your familys disaster plan, and protective measure should be indicated
• Hurricane warning : hurricane conditions are expected in your area within 24 hours. Once this warning has been issued, your family should be in the process of completeing important actions