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Emergency Procedure

• Mobile homes, even if anchored, offer little protection from tornadoes and should be abandoned. • If there is no nearby shelter, lie down flat in the nearest ditch or ravine. Hurricanes A hurricane is an intense tropical weather system with a well-defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher. Hurricane season in the Atlantic/Caribbean region starts in June and extends through November. In the United States, the peak hurricane threat exists from mid-August to late-October. An average of ten tropical storms (six of which become hurricanes) develop over the Atlantic/Caribbean each year. Typically, five hurricanes strike the United States coastline every 3 years. Of these five, two will be major hurricanes (Category 3 or greater). Category 3 hurricanes produce sustained winds of over 110 mph. The most violent activity takes place around the eye, called the eyewall, of the hurricane. As hurricanes move ashore they sweep the ocean inward, spawn tornadoes and produce torrential rains and flooding. Although property damage has increased in recent years, timely warnings have greatly diminished hurricane fatalities in the United States. Along the immediate coast, the storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property. The major threat to inland areas is flooding from the torrential rains. Hurricane-force winds can destroy poorly constructed buildings and mobile homes. Debris left outside during a hurricane become flying missiles, which can cause injury or death. Warnings: Hurricane Watch - Hurricane conditions are possible in the area specified in the watch, usually within 36 hours. Prepare to take immediate action. Hurricane Warning - Hurricane conditions are expected in the warning area, usually within 24 hours. Complete all storm preparations and evacuate if directed by local officials. Plan Ahead: • Plan what actions you will take in the event a hurricane may occur in your area. • Know the hurricane risk in your area. • Learn safe routes inland. • If you live in a mobile home, plan to evacuate. These dwellings are unsafe in high winds, no matter how well they are anchored.

• If you live in a high-rise, plan to evacuate. Hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations. • If you live on a coastline, an offshore island, or near a river or a flood plain, plan to evacuate. • Know where local shelters are located. • Review your insurance policy. Within The Warning Area: • Monitor radio and television broadcasts for official weather bulletins. • Complete preparation activities, such as putting up storm shutters, storing loose objects, etc.

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