The Storm has arrived in Upstate NY, The South is happy, Are you safe? Strong winds are what scares the hell out of me. At 5 am the rain started heavy the wind started to pick up around 6 am. I guess it is almost to late to think about what I should have done yesterday.
The best way to safely avoid a hurricane is to adequately plan for the likely event of a hurricane occurring. High winds can bring costly damage to your property and pose a risk to your well-being. Taking note of hurricane safety tips — and acting in time — can save you the costs of wind damage to your yard or home.
However, the damage caused by hurricanes can easily be lessened by following the hurricane safety tips outline.
The Weather Channel has been in full alert mode to cover Hurricane Irene .
Another hurricane safety tip that must be acted on well in advance of storm season is the removal of unstable trees or tree limbs that hang precariously over a home. Follow the news and watch out for hurricane alerts as they tend to be forecast well before the hurricane actually lands.
Discuss with family members what they should do in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane or severe storm.
If you live on a steep slope or close to a body of water, among the hurricane safety tips you must contemplate is evacuation (remain aware of what local authorities are recommending).Before the 1940s, only the worst storms were given names, usually based on the place or time of year they made landfall: There was the Sea Islands Hurricane of 1893, the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Miami Hurricane of 1926 and the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, to name a few. Of the storms in the Pacific whose names have been retired, one peaked as a tropical storm, two peaked as Category 1 hurricanes, two peaked as Category 4 hurricanes, and three peaked as a Category 5 hurricane.
Pack an emergency kit.
This kit should include cash, a radio and batteries, a flashlight (with more batteries), non-perishable food and water for three days, rain gear, insect repellant and sunscreen. Know the Emergency Alert System radio and television stations in your area that will carry official information. Also, monitor NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts, if possible. NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services – OEM
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