Hurricane
Preparing for Hurricane
Season
- Establish a family
disaster plan and stock your
disaster supply kit.
- If you are not in an evacuation zone, identify a safe room in your
home.
- Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio with a tone alert feature, on which
you can receive warnings issue by the local National Weather Service
office.
What You Should Do When A Watch or Warning Is Issued
When a HURRICANE WATCH is issued for
your area, you could experience hurricane conditions within 36 hours.
Secure your home, bring in or anchor all outdoor belongings, and
activate your family disaster plan. If you are planning to evacuate,
make arrangements for someone to keep your pet(s) until you return.
When a HURRICANE WARNING is
issued for your area you should expect hurricane-force winds within 24
hours. Complete your advance preparations immediately and be ready to
move your family to a safe room or alternate location to ride out the
storm.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
|
Category |
Wind Speed |
Damage |
|
1 |
74-95 mph |
Minimal |
|
2 |
96-110 mph |
Moderate |
|
3 |
111-130 mph |
Extensive |
|
4 |
131-155 mph |
Extreme |
|
5 |
> 155 mph |
Catastrophic |
