Question

Essay on hurricanes on .100 words

Answer 1

●What are hurricanes

Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over warm ocean waters and move toward land. Potential threats from hurricanes include powerful winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents, tornadoes, and landslides. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The Pacific hurricane season runs May 15 to November 30. Hurricanes:

Can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans.Can affect areas more than 100 miles inland.Are most active in September.

● Precautions

Determine how best to protect yourself from high winds and flooding.Evacuate if told to do so.Take refuge in a designated storm shelter, or an interior room for high winds.Listen for emergency information and alerts.Only use generators outdoors and away from windows.Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.

● When a hurricane is 36 hours away

Turn on your TV or radio in order to get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.Restock your emergency preparedness kit. Include food and water sufficient for at least three days, medications, a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first aid supplies.Plan how to communicate with family members if you lose power. For example, you can call, text, email or use social media. Remember that during disasters, sending text messages is usually reliable and faster than making phone calls because phone lines are often overloaded.Review your evacuation zone, evacuation route and shelter locations. Plan with your family. You may have to leave quickly so plan ahead.Keep your car in good working condition, and keep the gas tank full; stock your vehicle with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

In case of reference: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

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