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Lets Prepare for a Hurricane!

• By Stacy Bodin

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What's a hurricane?

• A hurricane is a very destructive and dangerous
  storm. It forms in stages. The hurricanes are
  filled with rain, strong winds, lightning,
  thunder, hail and tornadoes. In these storms,
  when the winds range from 35 to 54 miles an hour,
  it is called a tropical depression. When the
  winds are from 55 to 74 miles an hour then it is
  called a tropical storm. When it reaches 75
  miles an hour, it is called a hurricane.

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How do they measure hurricanes?
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Category Wind speed (mph) Storm surge (feet)
5 156 More than18
4 131155 1318
3 111130 912
2 96110 68
1 7495 45
Additional classifications Additional classifications Additional classifications
Tropical storm 3973 03
Tropical depression 038 0
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What is the eye of the hurricane?

• Eye of the Hurricane The eye is the calm center
  of a hurricane. In the middle of the storm,
  things may seem calm, but you may be in the
  middle of the storm. Listen to the radio to find
  out when the storm has really passed.

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What does evacuate mean?

• Evacuate You and your family may be asked to
  leave your home. You can return after your town
  or state leaders say you can return.

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What does flooding mean?

• Floods Flooding occurs when water rises. More
  people are killed by floods during a hurricane
  than by any other hazard. Tidal surges push water
  in hurricanes and can cause flooding.

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What is a storm surge?

• Storm surge Storm surge is a massive dome of
  water, that sweeps across the coast near the area
  where the eye of the hurricane comes makes
  landfall. The stronger the hurricane the higher
  the storm surge. For those living along the
  coast, storm surge is one of the most dangerous
  parts of a hurricane. Here are examples of a
  storm surge flooding a town.

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What is a hurricane watch warning?

• Hurricane Watch A hurricane is possible within
  36 hours. Listen closely to the radio and
  television for more information. It is very
  important for your parents to listen for the
  hurricane updates.
• Hurricane Warning A hurricane is expected within
  24 hours. You may be told to evacuate. You and
  your family should begin preparations to
  evacuate.

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Do I need to prepare for tornadoes?

• YES! Hurricanes often bring tornadoes with
  them. Listen to your radio for tornado warnings
  and try to stay safe.

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What can you do?

• Listen to the radio Get radio and extra
  batteries for it, and be sure to listen to it
  during a hurricane or any emergency.
• The radio will tell you when you need to take
  shelter.

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What can you do?

• Prepare your house for the storm!
• Help your parents get the house ready by picking
  up loose items in the yard, covering windows
  plywood, removing roof antennas and turning off
  utilities.

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What can you do?

• Disaster supply kit Make sure your family has a
  disaster supply kit assembled and ready to use.
• Disaster meeting place Ask your family to decide
  on a meeting place in case you get separated
  during a disaster. Choose an out-of-town relative
  or friend who you can check in with to say you're
  OK.

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What can you do?

• Pets If you have pets, you need to find a place
  for them to stay if you have to evacuate your
  home.
• Make sure this safe place is outside the
  evacuated area. If your family plans to stay in a
  public shelter, you may have to keep your pets
  somewhere else.
• You could also take shelter in a hotel, but make
  sure they accept pets before you evacuate

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Keep Track of the Hurricane

• If you know how, try to keep track of the
  hurricane.
• You can see it on the internet (if you are away
  from the storm) or listen to a radio and download
  a hurricane tracking chart.
• When a hurricane forms, you can follow its course
  by listening to the news on the radio and you can
  plot it on the chart.

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Last, stay safe and listen!

• The final thing is to stay indoors and stay safe
  and dry! Listen to the adults around you!

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THE END

• Pictures from NOAA Center, Microsoft Clip Art
  Collection or personal photographs.