Hurricane
A tropical cyclone storm when the winds range from 35 to 54 miles an hour.
Tropical Depression
Hurricanes have an extended approach time. The highest level of mitigation from hurricane hazards is...
Removal, as in removing people from where we have an idea of where the hurricane will be.
This is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
What is in a tornado?
In order to protect yourself and others in the form of attempted retrieval, you need to...
Evacuate when ordered. Always abide by calls to evacuate your area immediately. Do not think you can outlast the storm. Evacuations are called for a reason – to keep people safe.
On February 11-20, 2021, a historical winter event occurred that set many records, including being the first billion-dollar weather disaster of that year. Most damage was caused by...
Burst water pipes. wrap all external pipes prior to a drop in temperature, if you do not plan on using water, shut the line off at the meter and drain all existing lines.
A tropical cyclone storm when the winds are from 39 to 73 miles an hour.
Tropical Storm
As a hurricane approaches this will become more and more difficult.
Have an evacuation plan. If you must evacuate your home, all family members must know exactly what to do and where to go. Assign each family member a role and establish a designated meeting place. Make sure your family is familiar with the evacuation route in case communication is impossible.
This characteristic of tornados may make them difficult to witness.
Because wind is invisible, it is hard to see a tornado unless it forms a condensation funnel made up of water droplets, dust and debris.
If you were unable to evacuate and you must remain home, where in your house should you avoid?
Stay away from windows and doors. Winds and floodwaters can break windows and blow indoors. Secure yourself in an interior, windowless room that is on the lower level of your home. Do not go outside!
Power outages could lead to days without...
Indoor heating. If you have a fireplace or wood stove have plenty of wood to get you through the next few days. Generators are extremely beneficial, gas heating, and lots of warm clothing.
A tropical cyclone storm when it reaches 74 miles an hour or faster.
Hurricane
After a Hurricane, infrastructure will be broken, be sure to stock up on these before the hurricane is in route.
Food and Water, Fuel in the form of Gas, Diesel, and Propane, and supplies to band-aid your home to reduce repair costs such as tarps, sections of wood, electrical storage etc.
What are the signs of a tornado or similar weather phenomenon (Microburst)
•Dark, often greenish clouds/sky.
•Wall Cloud - an isolated lowering of the base of the thunderstorm.
•Debris cloud/Large hail.
•Funnel Cloud.
•Roaring Noise.
During a storm avoid contact with these devices.
Avoid contact with electrical devices. The risk of electrocution is high during a hurricane. Turn off large appliances and avoid anything with an electric current until given clearance from the authorities.
unlike hurricanes, one should not ________________.
Evacuate, frozen roads could lead to greater risk.
The scales used to determine the category of a Hurricane that uses wind speed and storm surge as a factor.
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
This could be a very useful tool when power lines are broken and the best time of year to buy them is late winter early spring.
What is a Generator
While Hurricanes affect a large area, spanning up to 400 miles, tornados can be more dangerous because...
They come without or very little warning. A large-scale evacuation is not possible because you may evacuate into a tornado, go to your "retreat" and batten down the hatches.
Keep these in a portable waterproof container so that they are easily accessible and in a known location to all family members
Valuable documents such as passports and birth certificates.
In Texas, the temperature could swing as much as ___ degrees in a day.
Texas is notorious for large temperature swings of 50 degrees Fahrenheit in a day. Prepare yourself by always having warm clothes in your vehicle to put one when you get surprised by a cold snap.
This 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.
What is the “eye” of the hurricane?
Parts of the home that need to be reinforced prior to the arrival of a hurricane.
Windows, doors, garage doors, and other openings.
How fast can a tornado cover ground distance?
This is dependent upon wind speed at the time. If the wind is moving 35mph then so is the tornado. They have been known to move up to 60 mph.
This should be an interior room in your home with no windows and few doors. You want this room to be on the ground level and not under heavy furnishings such as a piano or kitchen appliances.
Retreat. Basements are best, but we do not have many of these in our region. first-floor bathrooms tend to fit this description. Interior hallways are also acceptable.
Who is responsible for your safety and security?
You are. During the storm, you may be entirely self-reliant on keeping you and your family warm, fed, and safe. Have a plan and a backup plan. be ready to sustain.