DISASTER PLANNING

HURRICANES

"Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all."

Throughout this website, information has been provided regarding actions that you can take based on specific hurricane hazards. The most important thing that you can do is to be informed and prepared. Disaster prevention includes both being prepared as well as reducing damages (mitigation).

HURRICANE	TROPICAL STORM	TROPICAL DEPRESSION
A hurricane is a tropical cyclone, which generally forms in the tropics and is accompanied by thunder- storms and a counter- clockwise circulation of winds.	An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39-73 mph.	An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less.

You should be able to answer the following questions before a hurricane threatens:

What are the Hurricane Hazards?

What does it mean to you?

What actions should you take to be prepared?

 

The following publications can help you answer these three questions.

• Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage
• Avoiding Hurricane Damage: A Checklist For Homeowners
• Hurricane Fact Sheet: from FEMA
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