The U.S. coastline gets struck by an average of five
hurricanes every three years.
Hurricanes bring winds as high as 100 miles per hour and
water surges reaching heights of 20 feet. These tropical cyclones can be
dangerous, so it is smart to be prepared for hurricane season, which runs from
June to November.
History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and
preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing
your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects
of a hurricane disaster.
"Should I Evacuate?"
is of the most important decisions you will have to make
If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without
delay. That means that it is important for you and your family to have a plan
that makes you as safe as possible in your home. Disaster prevention includes
modifying your home to strengthen it against storms so that you can be as safe
as possible. It also includes having the supplies on hand to weather the storm.
The suggestions provided here are only guides. You should use common sense in
your disaster prevention.
