Official American Red Cross Hurricane Guide 2011

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In an effort to protect our local environment, recycle your end of life electronics and mercury containing devices.

DO NOT trim vegetation just prior to a storm as it will not be collected until after the storm has passed. In addition,

DO NOT place garbage curbside just before a storm as it may become fl ying debris.

AGAIN, DO NOT TRIM TREES & PLANTS OR PUTGARBAGE CURBSIDE JUST BEFORE A STORM ARRIVES.

Vegetative waste (trees, limbs, shrubs but no lumber of any kind) must be placed curbside away from power lines, fi re hydrants, mailboxes or anything that may be damaged by automated collection equipment. Vegetative waste must be separated from any other waste. It must not be in trash cans or plastic bags.

For more info, please call 462-17686120 Glades Cut-off Road

Prevent Mercury from entering the landfi ll by bringing mercury containing devices to the Baling and Recycling Facility

FREE OF CHARGE. (Devices such as: Thermometers, Bilge pump switches, & Fluorescent light bulbs)

In preparation of the upcoming hurricane season (June 1st - Nov. 30th), please remember that once a storm has been named, do not place vegetative debris at the curb for collection as it may not be collected until after the storm. If the

work is completed by the resident, the debris needs to be stacked, at the curb, in neat piles with pieces not exceeding four feet in length and less than fi fty pounds each.

RESIDENTS OF URBAN UNINCORPORATED ST. LUCIE COUNTY

For information on end of life electronics or for information on Mercury containing devices visit us @ stlucieco.gov/solid_waste/index.htm

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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS ❱ GET READY

Many things make living here special, among them extraordinary weather and our beautiful coastline. With our unique location comes responsibility. Hurricane preparedness is part of that responsibility.

We are proud to partner with Scripps Treasure Coast newspapers to provide access to the local information you will need to be ready for the upcoming hur-ricane season. In these pages you will find guidance on the steps to take before, during and after the storm.

Whether it is fire, flood or the devastat-ing aftermath of a hurricane, local residents know that their neighbors – well trained Red Cross volunteers – will be there to help them in their hour of greatest need. Red Cross volunteers train year-round, in everything

f r o m c l i e n t services to mass care, to be prepared on a moment’s notice to meet the needs of the commu-nity for disaster relief and support. To learn about how our volunteers make our communities safer, bet-ter places to live, please visit our website at www.pbtcredcross.org/volunteer.

We hope you will never be in a situation where you have to call on your local Red Cross. But do take comfort in knowing that your neighbors will be there for you. Enjoy the resources in this guide and remember

these simple preparedness tips: Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.

Jim Bronstien, Scott Eccleston, Jane Cammann

Volunteer Chairpersons of your local American Red Cross Chapters

Red Cross wants you to be ready for disaster

J. Bronstien S. Eccleston Jane Camman

Contact your local emergency management office or local American Red Cross Chapter to gather the informa-tion you will need to create a plan.

Community ● hazards: Ask about specific hazards that threaten your community (e.g. hurricanes, torna-dos, flooding) and about your risk from those hazards. Information can be also obtained through each county’s

emergency management offices (see Emergency Contact Numbers article in this issue).

Community ● disaster plans: Learn about community response plans, evacuation plans, and designated emer-gency shelters. Ask about emergency procedures that exist in places you and your family spend time such as places of employment, schools, and child care centers.

If you do not own a vehicle or drive, find out in advance what your community’s plans are for evacuating those without private transportation.

Community ● warning systems: Find out how author-ities will warn of a pending disaster and how they will pro-vide information to you during and after a disaster. Learn about NOAA Weather Radio and its alerting capabilities.

‘Get Informed’ is first Red Cross step to emergency preparedness

“PeoPle thInk a CateGoRy FouR huRRICane Is FouR tImes stRonGeR than a CateGoRy one huRRICane,” saId Jack Southard, emergency operationS manager for St. Lucie county in 2010. “It’s aCtually 100 tImes moRe damaGInG than a CateGoRy one stoRm.”

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When a disaster strikes, there may not be much time to act, according to John Toebe, CFM, associate project manager for the Martin County Engineering Department.

Preparing now for an emergency will give you and your family time to react safely and in a well thought-out manner, Toebe said. A plan of action for you and your family can go a long way toward reducing potential suffering from any type of disaster that could strike.

He offers a few tips to preparing a fam-ily-disaster plan:

▶Plans should be kept simple. The best emergency plans are those that are easy to remember. If you must evacuate your home, it is always best to take your

pets with you. Be familiar with escape routes in case you need to evacuate your neighborhood.

▶Plan several escape routes for different situations.

▶Find the safe spots in your home for each type of disaster.

▶Instruct household members to turn on the radio or television for emergency information.

▶Select one calling point, possibly a friend or relative, where family members can contact, if they are separated from the rest of the family.

▶Learn and post emergency phone numbers and information.

▶Take a basic first aid and CPR class. ▶Stock a disaster supply kit.

Plan ahead for storms, floods, disasters, any emergencies Meet with family members. Review

information you gathered about commu-nity hazards and plans. Explain dangers to children and work with them as a team to prepare your family. Include caregivers in your meeting and planning efforts.

▶Choose an out-of-town contact. Ask an out-of-town friend or relative to be your contact. Following a disaster, family mem-bers should call this person and tell them where they are. Everyone must know the contact’s phone numbers. After a disaster, it is often easier to make a long-distance call than a local call from a disaster area.

▶Decide where to meet. In an emer-gency, you may become separated from family members. Choose a place outside your home, in case of damage to your home. Choose a location outside your neighbor-hood in case you can’t return home.

▶ Complete a family communication plan. Include contact information for fam-ily members, work and school. Your plan should also include information for your out-of-town contact, meeting locations, emergency services and the National Poi-son Control Center (1-800-222-1222).

A sample form for recording this infor-mation can be found at www.ready.gov or at www.redcross.org/contactcard.

These websites also provide blank wallet cards on which contact information can be recorded and carried in a wallet, purse, backpack, etc., for quick reference.

Teach children to call emergency phone numbers and when it is appropriate to do so. Be sure each family member has a copy of your communication plan and post it near your telephone for use in an emergency.

▶Escape routes and safe places. You may need to evacuate on a moment’s notice. Be ready to get out fast. Be sure everyone in your family knows the best escape routes out of your home as well as where the safe places are (in a hurricane, go to an interior room or closet with no windows).

▶ Draw floor plans of your home. Show doors, windows, stairways, large furniture, disaster supplies kit, fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, collapsible ladders, first-aid kits, and utility shut-off points. Show garages, patios, stairways, elevators, drive-ways, and porches. Indicate escape routes from each room, and mark a place outside where household members should meet.

If someone in your household uses a wheelchair, make all exits from your home wheelchair accessible. Practice emergency evacuation drills twice a year, but as often as you update your escape plan.

Red Cross: Make a plan before it is an emergency

Kids can help plan, too. Visit these sites just for you – FEMA’s www.rEAdy.gov/kids, www.FEMA.gov/kids; FloridA’s www.kidsgEtAplAn.coM.

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When a disaster strikes, it may not leave your family much time to prepare.

After a disaster, local emergency offi-cials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they will not be able to reach everyone immediately. It could take hours or even days before help can get to your neighborhood.

Preparing a disaster kit will help your family better cope with the situation.

At minimum, have these basic supplies. Keep supplies in an e a s y - t o - c a r r y emergency pre-paredness kit to use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.

Some neces-sary items in every disaster kit include:

▶Water: one gallon per person, per day (5-day supply for evacu-ation, 2-week sup-ply for home)

▶Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (5-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)

▶A non-electric can opener, cooking tools and fuel, paper plates, and plastic utensils.

▶Toiletries, such as toothpaste and brush; deodorant and soap; shaving equipment; personal hygiene supplies; shampoo; wash cloth and towel; and toilet paper.

▶Garbage bags, resealable plastic bags and tarps.

▶Supplies for infants, including bot-tles, diapers, formula, bottled or nursery water.

▶Supplies for senior citizens, including special dietary considerations and inconti-nence pads, hearing aids with extra batter-ies, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane.

▶At least a two week supply of prescribed family medicines, as well as a typical first aid kit with bandages, antibiotic ointment, headache medicine and antacids.

▶Blankets, pillows and extra clothing. Battery-powered NOAA weather radio and flashlight, and extra batteries. Hand-crank

radio, if possible. ▶Tool kit, with multi-purpose tool.▶A waterproof container with extra cash

and important documents (insurance, bank account and social security cards, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies).

▶Important phone numbers, includ-ing the fam-ily’s pharmacy, doctors and d e s i g n a t e d contacts to call in emergency.

▶ C a m -era to record damage.

▶Rain gear and hard sole shoes.

▶First aid kit.

▶Cell phone with chargers.

▶ E m e r -gency blanket.

▶Map(s) of the area.

C o n s i d e r t he ne e d s of all family members and add supplies to your kit. Sug-gested items to

help meet additional needs are:▶Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, car-

rier, bowl)▶Two-way radios▶Extra set of car keys and house keys ▶ Manual can openerAdditional supplies to keep at home or

in your kit:▶Whistle▶N95 or surgical masks▶Matches▶Rain gear ▶Towels ▶Work gloves▶Tools/supplies for securing yourhome▶Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes▶Plastic sheeting▶Duct tape ▶Scissors ▶Household liquid bleach▶Entertainment items▶ Blankets or sleeping bagsFor more information, visit www.Red-

Cross.org. © American National Red Cross


Use this Red Cross-readychecklist to prepare a kit

Be Red CRoss Ready CheCklist ▶I know what emergencIes or dIsasters are most lIkely to occur In my communIty. ▶I have a famIly dIsaster plan and have practIced It. ▶I have an emergency preparedness kIt. ▶at least one member of my household Is traIned In fIrst aId and cpr/aed. ▶I have taken actIon to help my communIty prepare.

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If a hurricane, flood, or tornado strikes, you might not have access to food, water, and electricity for days or even weeks. Take time now to store emergency food and water supplies to provide for your family.

▶Emergency food supplies: Though it is unlikely that an emergency would cut off your food supply for two weeks, consider maintaining a supply to last that long. You may not need to buy foods to prepare an emergency food supply. Use canned goods, dry mixes, and staples on cupboard shelves. Check expiration dates. Follow the practice of first-in, first-out.

▶Preparing an emergency supply: Take into account your family’s unique needs and tastes. Familiar foods lift morale and give a feeling of security in times of stress. Include foods they will enjoy and that are also high in calories and nutrition. Foods that require no refrigeration, water, special preparation, or cooking are best.

Those with special diets and allergies will need particular attention, as will babies, toddlers, and the elderly. Nursing mothers may need liquid formula, in case they are unable to nurse. Dietetic foods, juices, and soups may help the ill or elderly.

Have a manual can opener and disposable

utensils. Don’t forget nonperishable foods for your pets.

▶Storage tips: Keep food in a dry, cool spot. Open food boxes and other re-seal-able containers carefully so that you can close them tightly after each use.

Wrap perishable foods, such as cookies and crackers, in plastic bags and keep them in sealed containers.

Empty open packages of sugar, dried fruits, and nuts into screw-top jars or air-tight canisters for protection from pests.

Throw out canned goods that become swollen, dented, or corroded.

Use foods before they go bad, and replace them with fresh supplies, dated with ink or marker. Place new items at the back of the storage area and older ones in front.

▶Shelf-life of foods for storage:Use within six months:Powdered milk — boxedDried fruitDry, crisp crackersPotatoesUse within one year, or before the date

indicated on the label:Condensed meat, vegetable soupsCanned fruits, juices, and vegetablesReady-to-eat cereals and uncooked

instant cerealsPeanut butter and jellyHard candy and canned nutsVitaminsMay be stored indefinitely:Wheat. dried corn, soybeansVegetable oilsBaking powder, saltInstant coffee, tea, and cocoaNoncarbonated soft drinksWhite rice and dry pastaBouillon productsPowdered milk in nitrogen-packed cans▶If the electricity goes off: First, use per-

ishable food from the refrigerator, pantry, garden, etc.

Then, use foods from the freezer. To limit the number of times you open the freezer door, post a list of freezer contents on it. In a well-filled, well-insulated freezer, foods will usually still have ice crystals in their centers (meaning foods are safe to eat) for at least two days. Make sure the seal on your freezer door is in good condition.

Last, begin to use non-perishable foods and staples.

▶How to cook if the power goes out: A charcoal grill or camp stove can be used outdoors. Keep cooked food hot by using

candle warmers, chafing dishes, and fondue pots. Use only approved devices for warm-ing food. Canned food can be eaten right out of the can. If you heat it in the can, open the can and remove the label before heat-ing. Always make sure to extinguish open flames before leaving the room.

▶Emergency water supplies: A nor-mally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. People in hot environments, children, nursing mothers, and ill people will require even more. You will also need water for food preparation and hygiene. Store at least one gallon per person, per day. Consider storing at least a two-week supply of water for each member of your family, or as much as you can. If supplies run low, never ration water. Drink the amount you need today, try to find more for tomorrow. Minimize the amount of water you need by reducing activity.

Purchase food-grade water storage con-tainers from surplus or camping supplies stores to use for water storage.

▶Store emergency supply of water: It is recommended that you purchase commer-cially bottled water. Keep bottled water

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How to handle your food and water in an emergency8

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Create a personal disaster file containing information about your possessions. Keep it in a secure place, such as a safe deposit box or waterproof container. Include:

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▶A household inventory. For insurance purposes, keep a written and visual (i.e., videotaped or photographed) record of all major household items and valuables, even those stored in attics or garages. Include serial numbers and store receipts for major appliances and electronics. Have jewelry and artwork appraised. These documents are important when filing insurance claims. For help, visit www.knowyourstuff.org.

▶Copies of critical documents, such as finance records or receipts of major purchases.Prepare your house

Clear debris from gutters and downspouts.

▶Anchor any fuel tanks.

▶Raise your electrical components (switches, sockets, circuit breakers, and wiring) at least 12 inches above your home’s projected flood elevation.

▶Place the furnace, water heater, washer, and dryer on cement blocks at least 12 inches above the projected flood elevation.

▶Move furniture, valuables, and impor-tant documents to a safe place.Develop a family emergency plan

▶Create a safety kit with drinking water, canned food, first aid, blankets, a radio, and a flashlight.

▶Post emergency telephone numbers by the phone and teach your children how to dial 911.

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Prepare your home to minimize losses and protect your family

▶Know how and when to turn off water, gas and electricity at the main switches or valves and share this infor-mation with your family and caregivers. Keep any tools you will need near gas and water shut-off valves. Turn off the utilities only if you suspect the lines are damaged, you suspect a leak or if local officials instruct you to do so.

▶Be sure everyone knows how to use your fire extinguishers (ABC type) and where they are kept.

▶Install smoke alarms on each level of your home, especially near the bed-rooms. Individuals with sensory disabil-ities should consider installing smoke alarms that have strobe lights and vibrat-ing pads. Follow local codes and manu-facturer’s instructions about installation requirements. Also, consider installing a carbon monoxide alarm in your home.

▶Check if you have adequate insur-ance coverage. Homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage and may not provide full coverage for other haz-ards. Talk with your insurance agent and

make sure you have adequate coverage to protect your family against financial loss.

▶Take American Red Cross first aid and CPR/AED classes. Red Cross courses can accommodate people with disabilities. Discuss your needs when registering for the classes.

In a disaster, ordinary items in the home can cause injury and damage.

Take these steps to minimize your risk:

▶Have a professional repair defec-tive electrical wiring and leaky gas connections.

▶Place large, heavy objects on lower shelves and hang pictures and mirrors away from beds.

▶Repair cracks in ceilings and foundations.

▶ Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products away from heat sources.

▶Place oily rags or waste in covered metal cans and dispose of them accord-ing to local regulations.

Make Red Cross action checklist before the storm

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▶Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes. Take your disaster supplies kit.

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But land-locked Pennsylvania was No. 2 on the list of states with flood claims in 2004.

“And we don’t have to have a hurricane to have flood damage. Tropical Storm Fay in 2008 brought heavy flooding in some areas,” said John Toebe, associate project manager in the Martin County Engineer-ing Department.

But homeowner’s policies don’t cover damage by floods. For that, you need flood insurance from the National Flood Insur-ance Program, NFIP.

FEMA, the Federal Emergency Manage-ment Agency, evaluates all communities that participate in the NFIP through a pro-cess called the Community Rating System (CRS), Toebe said.

CRS classes are rated from 10, the low-est rating, to 1, the highest rating. Based

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“Martin County’s current CRS rating is a Class 7,” Toebe said. This classification gives a discount to all flood insurance policies throughout the county, with a 15 percent discount for homes located in FEMA Spe-cial Flood Hazard Areas, the highest-risk flood zones, he added. “This amounts to over $1 million of savings to flood insur-ance purchasers in Martin County,” said Toebe.

Indian River and Palm Beach counties are also rated a Class 7 for a 15 percent dis-count. St. Lucie County, which has a Class 6 rating, gets a 20 percent discount, said Chris Lestrange with St. Lucie County’s Public Works Department. And Okeecho-bee County residents get a 10 percent flood insurance premium discount, according to FEMA data. Towns and villages are rated separately and have different discount structures. For example, Juno Beach has earned a 25 percent discount.

But some of the ratings go back to the

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Flood coverage for your home or busi-ness must be purchased separately from your homeowner’s policy, Collins said.

Some homeowners are required by their mortgage holder to purchase flood insur-ance from the NFIP. For everyone else in Florida, flood insurance is a responsible choice.

Renters can also buy an inexpensive flood policy to cover their belongings and businesses can cover their inventory with flood insurance.

To learn if you are in a flood zone and to find out about flood insurance, contact your insurance agent, Toebe said. Or call (888) 379-9531 or visit www.floodsmart.gov.

Insurance agents who sell flood insur-ance can get outreach materials and valuable information at https://agents.floodsmart.gov.

Floods cause plenty of storm damage, with or without a hurricaneWhen a tropical storm or hurricane is projected to hit our state, the Florida department oF Financial services activates a special consumer helpline For Floridians to seek assistance on insurance matters. call (800) 22-storm (800-227-8676)/ tdd (800) 640-0886.

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Every hurricane evacuation pet owners put themselves in harm’s way because they won’t leave their pets. Pets can’t plan for a hurricane. So it’s up to you to plan ahead for your safety and for the safety of your pets.

▶Hide from wind: If you are not in an evacuation area, if your home is secured and safe and if the approaching storm is not a major threat, emergency agencies agree that you should shelter at home with your pets.

▶Flee from flood: But if your home is not storm-ready or it is in an evacuation area — coastal areas, flood plains, mobile homes and other areas — plan to evacuate with your pets. Stay within 10 miles at the homes of friends or family or a pet-friendly hotel. Or board your pets with your vet or a kennel. If you don’t have those options and live in Indian River or Martin counties, pre-register at a pet-friendly shelter.

PreparationsWhether or not you plan to

evacuate, your preparations will be the same. Why? Because if you shelter in place and your home becomes uninhabitable during a storm, you will need to evacuate quickly when the storm has passed. Prepare now and even unexpected problems will be easier for you and your precious pet.

▶Pet crate: If your pet is not crate-trained, put the crate out now so your pet becomes familiar with it. You will need a crate as a safe way to transport and contain your pet if you evacuate. Many animals readily adopt a pet crate as a safe place to sleep. Make sure your cat’s crate is large enough for the cat, a litter pan and food and water. Put your pet’s hurricane kit next to the crate so you are ready to leave on short notice or if your home becomes damaged.

▶Leash-train your pet: Animals that are aggressive or not leash-trained may not be

allowed in public shelters. Get help with your dog at www.treasurecoastkennelclub.org/conformation.htm. If you have cats, visit http://ticau.com. And see excellent cat training tips in the May/June issue of All Ani-mals Magazine online at www.humanesociety.org.

▶Health: By law, your pet must be current in its vacci-nations. This is an especially important preparation to make now if you may need to unexpectedly evacuate or shel-ter your pet during hurricane season. Your vet will provide a health checkup, vaccinate your pet and provide the mandatory rabies tags. Ask your vet if his or her facility is hurricane-safe. Many vets will board your pets during a storm if your home is not storm-secure and if you make arrangements in advance. This is probably the best option if your pet has special health needs; your vet is already famil-iar with its medications. If you don’t already have a pet license

from your local government, get it now.

▶Evacuation plans: Don’t wait until the last minute to plan. And make your pets part of your plans. Even if you plan to stay at home, have an evacu-ation plan in case your home becomes uninhabitable.

Now is the time to contact friends or family or to register with your vet, boarding kennel or public animal shelter.

Emergency managers agree that if you are in an evacua-tion zone, your first choice is to evacuate to the home of friends or family within 10 miles of your home.

Or take a break and go to a pet-friendly, storm-safe hotel. Search accommodations indi-vidually online or go to www.floridapets.net for a county-by-county list of shelters and pet-friendly lodgings or the Sunshine State Horse Council www.sshc.org/evac/dbinfo.htm

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Gather your pet’s hurricane supplies when you are making disaster kits:

▶Properly-fitted collar (no choke chains) or harness with license, rabies tag and iden-tification, and leash

▶Portable crate/carrier large enough for your pet with bedding, food/water bowls and litter plan (if applicable)

▶Food/water bowls plus a two-week supply of water and pet food in a water-tight container

▶Up-to-date health records including proof of rabies, a county license and vac-cinations against contagious disease.

▶A recent photo of you with your pet. Keep a copy and put one with your pet crate to help prove ownership in case you are separated.

▶Month’s supply of pet medications▶For cats: Cat litter pan with cat litter

and/or newspapers, litter scoop, and plastic bags for feces disposal

▶Toys and healthy treats and towels▶First aid supplies

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Friends and family or a hotel are your first choice because you and your pet remain together. Your second choice is your vet or a boarding kennel, especially if your pet has special health care needs.

Your last choice is to take your pet to a public shelter. But if you are an Indian River or Martin County resident living in an evacuation zone and you cannot make other arrangements for your pet, sign it up now for a public pet shelter.Pet shelters

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number of spaces for pets from Martin County evacuation zones. Pre-registration is required. Get the forms at www.hstc1.org/disaster and follow instructions. You must provide veterinary records and proof of vaccinations. Or call (772) 223-8822 to have the forms mailed to you.

▶Indian River County: Liberty Mag-net School, 6850 81st St. in Vero Beach, provides shelter for Indian River County evacuees and their pets. The county and the Indian River County Humane Society are pre-registering people may be forced to evacuate by order or house condition. Get the application at www.irces.com or http://hsvb.org/emergency.asp. Or call the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County at (772) 388-3331, Ext. 10.

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As many along the Treasure Coast know from experience, your roof can be the first line of defense during a hurricane. Make plans to secure and protect the roof on your property before hurricane season starts. That way, when a storm does threaten, you can concentrate on the safety of your family or business and know that you have done your best to protect your property.

Hurricane winds come from differ-ent directions while circling the eye of the storm. Wind can affect your prop-erty in very different ways, depending on the design, location and neighboring structures. Hurricane winds can collapse windows, doors, rip off roof sheathing or decking and destroy gable end walls. Additionally overhanging eaves and rakes, extended awnings, open porches and other features that tend to trap air beneath them are particularly susceptible to damage.

A roof with an existing leak is weak. This can set up a domino effect resulting in greater damage. The best defense is to have a roofing professional inspect your roof to determine any weak points. Depending on the type of roof system, part of the action

plan could include:▶Repairing loose shingles or tiles and

fixing any leaks. ▶Making sure roof sheathing is properly

attached▶Bracing and securing gabled roofs▶Checking and sealing flashings and

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meet new code requirements Many types of shingles are not designed

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When installed correctly in adherence to building codes, tile roofs can provide excellent protection during a hurricane. It is important to secure any loose tile and check for underlayment issues prior to

storm season. Additionally, loose tile tends to become projectiles during a hurricane, causing untold damage to surrounding buildings.

If your property has a metal roof, flashing details need to be checked. If your metal roof has exposed fasteners, they need to be checked to see if they have been installed properly or need to be tightened.

On commercial property with roofing systems such as built-up, single-ply and modified, flashings need to sealed and field laps need to be checked for splits in membrane as well as in areas where other mechanics, such as air conditioning work-ers, could have caused damage to the roof.

The connection between roof and walls must be strong enough to resist the “uplift” effect of strong winds. Roof trusses or raf-ters should be tied properly to exterior walls with metal hurricane connectors or straps. If this is a concern, have a build-ing professional check the connections and use specially designed metal connectors to attach the roof trusses to the wall studs as necessary.

If your property has a gable roof, the end wall takes a tremendous beating during a hurricane. If not properly braced, it can

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Check loose gutters and downspouts. Backed-up gutters can send water flowing into your property in the event of heavy rains. Also flashings, chimneys or vent pipes should be checked and sealed.

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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS ❱ STAY INFORMED

Thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, hur-ricanes, chemical spills, wildfires, and the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant are a few of the potential hazards local residents face.

Having a battery-operated, tone-alert NOAA Weather Radio is like having your own personal tornado siren — and it will alert you of all impending dangers. The radio should be as common in every Trea-sure Coast home as a smoke detector.

A weather radio provides National Weather Service warnings, watches, fore-casts and other non-weather related haz-ard information specific for our region 24 hours a day. During an emergency, fore-casters interrupt routine broadcasts and send a special tone activating local weather radios. Weather radios are equipped with a special alarm tone feature to sound an alert to give you immediate information. Visit www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/?n=nwr for weather radio programming instructions.

Find Fort Pierce on Channel 2, 162.425 and West Palm Beach at 162.475.

With digital technologies now available on weather radios, the National Weather Service’s SAME code at the beginning of weather broadcasts allows your SAME receiver-type weather radio to filter out

alerts for a geographic area in a nearby state, for example, only broadcasting weather threats that could hit your location.

The Martin County Engineering Depart-ment offers local SAME codes to program receivers to manufacturer instructions.

Martin 012085Brevard 012009 Palm Beach 012099Volusia 012127 St. Lucie 012111Broward 012011 Indian River 012061Okeechobee 012093County emergency managers broadcast

updates three times a day live on WQCS 88.9 FM and re-broadcast on other local radio and television stations. Monitor broadcasts: times may change.

▶Okeechobee County updates are at 7 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

▶St. Lucie County updates are at 8 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. immediately followed by

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▶Martin County updates are at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

▶ Indian River County updates are at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS ❱ are you reaDy?


If you live in an evacuation area and need transportation to a shelter or if you have special medical needs, register with your county emergency management office so you have a safe place to ride out a storm.

Health departments and emergency managers require pre-registration so peo-ple who need daily medical assistance and monitoring can get shelter without waiting in long lines in deteriorating weather condi-tions. Individuals in assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities will be cared for by their facility, not shelters. People who do not live in a facility and who cannot shel-ter with caregivers, friends or relatives in an emergency should pre-register to go to a special needs shelter staffed by the local county Department of Health office.You must pre-register

Do not show up at a medical needs shel-ter if you have not registered. You must pre-register to reserve a spot.

You must also pre-register to arrange transportation to a Red Cross shelter even if you don’t have special medical needs. Refer to Red Cross shelter lists in this issue.

How to register:▶Indian River CountyForm: www.irces.com. Return completed

form to IRC Dept. of Emergency Services (ATTN: SNS), 4225 43rd Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32967, or call the Department of Emer-gency Services at (772) 567-2154 to have a form mailed to you.

Location: Treasure Coast Elementary School, 8955 85th Street, Sebastian. Do not contact the school for information. The shelter is managed by the County.

▶Martin CountyForm: Go to the Martin County govern-

ment home page at www.martin.fl.us. Click on Emergency Information from the list at right. Click on Special Needs under the Fire Rescue Menu list on the right.

Home health agencies and the Council On Aging must register their clients for the program. Individuals may get the form online, fill it out and return it to Martin County Emergency Management Voluntary Special Needs Program, 800 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34994. Or call (772) 287-1652 to have a form mailed to you.

Location: Dr. David L Anderson Middle School, 7000 SE Atlantic Ridge Drive, Stuart. Do not contact the school for information.

The shelter is managed by the County.▶St. Lucie County Form: www.stlucieco.gov/eoc/. Return

completed form to St. Lucie County Pub-lic Safety, 15305 Midway Rd., Fort Pierce, FL 34945. Or call (772) 462-8100 to have a form mailed to you.

Location: The Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave. Fort PierceShelters are no fun

No one is required to go to a shelter if their neighborhood is evacuated. Shelters are a last-resort in an emergency and condi-tions are unpleasant. When the storm has passed and the shelter is closed, you must make arrangements to find a long-term place to shelter, even if your home is unliv-able or if you have no electricity.

Register for a special needs shelter now as a back-up. But try to make arrangements to shelter with friends or relatives in a safe location with the resources to meet your needs. You may also choose to shelter at home if you do not live in a flood-prone area or evacuation zone and don’t require electricity.

People will be admitted to a shelter only after it opens and when their neighborhoods are evacuated. Those who pre-register for

special needs as well as residents who live in areas being evacuated will be notified by phone by a public safety recording or by personnel in their neighborhood.

If you drive yourself to a shelter, go to the shelter after it is opened. If you are awaiting transportation, have supplies packed and ready when the driver gets to your home.

You may be asked for ID to enter a shelter. This helps public safety officials with your paperwork,and is also a record of where you are in case family from out of town call to learn your whereabouts.What to Bring

If you plan to use a shelter, be sure to have supplies ready to evacuate with you. Keep non-perishable items ready throughout hurricane season. Add perishable items and medications before you evacuate. Check the Special Needs registration form for a complete list of supplies.

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While last year’s storms were mild, another hurricane season is here. Before, during and after a hurricane, 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast connects individu-als of all ages to community resources.

And as preparations are made this hur-ricane season, 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast wants the community to know that:

Before a storm, 211:▶Provides information on emergency

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preparedness.Durning a storm, 211:▶Offers reassurance for individuals who

are isolated and alone.▶Provides crisis telephone counseling for

people experiencing emotional distress.After a storm, 211:▶Helps direct qualified resources that

are most appropriate to meet their unique needs.

▶Provides referrals to emergency assis-tance programs, including local distribu-tion centers and meal site locations.

▶Gathers and disseminates other rele-vant human service information both over the telephone and and via the Internet.

▶Maintains a designated hurricane web-site, http://hurricane211pbtc.org, contain-ing up-to-date information.

For more inforamtion, dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211palmbeach.org or www.21treasurecoast.org.

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FROM SPECIAL NEEDS, 26▶A bag for dirty laundry.▶Food that meets your special dietary

requirements for up to a week. You may need a one-to-three day supply of food and water (one gallon per person per day) plus disposable cups and utensils.

▶Your medications. Pre-purchase at least a one-month supply of medications in advance in case you cannot contact your doctor or pharmacy after the storm.

▶Emergency contacts including your

doctor’s number and family members.▶Medical equipment including adequate

oxygen supplies and equipment.▶A caregiver if you require assistance

with daily living needs.▶Toiletries and personal hygiene prod-

ucts, eyeglasses and other needs.▶Papers you need including insurance

policies in a watertight container such as a “zipper”-type plastic food storage bag.

▶Cash secured on your person and other evacuation necessities.

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According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the misuse of the portable power sources killed at least five people and sickened dozens more after Hurricane Katrina.

The Associated Press reported that many people relied on portable generators after the hurricane knocked out most power in the Gulf Region. That was deadly for those who did not use their generator properly.

AP said, “The five deaths were among 51 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama after the hurricane, according to the Cen-ters for Disease Control and Prevention. These cases involved the misuse of portable generators, except for one that involved a gasoline-powered pressure washer. Four deaths occurred in one Louisiana house where a generator was used. The fifth death occurred in a Louisiana house where a gen-erator was used in an attached garage.”

All of these portable generator-related deaths could have been prevented.

▶Read the instruction booklet or manual that came with the generator. If the manual is lost or missing, contact the

generator’s manufacturer.▶Never use a generator indoors or in an

attached garage. A portable generator is an internal combustion engine that exhausts a deadly gas called carbon monoxide or CO. CO is odorless and colorless, and you can be overcome if the generator is indoors.

Be sure to place the generator outside where exhaust fumes will not enter into enclosed spaces. Only operate a generator outdoors in a well-ventilated, dry area, away from air intakes to the home. The generator should be protected from direct exposure to rain and snow.

▶Don’t connect your generator directly to your home’s wiring. Connecting a por-table electric generator directly to your household wiring can be deadly. A genera-tor that is directly connected to your home’s wiring can ‘backfeed’ into the power lines connected to your home.

Utility transformers can then increase this lower electrical voltage to thousands of volts. That’s more than enough to kill a util-ity lineman making outage repairs many miles away. You could also cause expen-sive damage to utility equipment and your

generator.If you wish to hard-wire a generator

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▶Don’t plug a portable generator into an electrical outlet in your home or garage. If a generator is plugged into your home’s electrical circuits, it can still ‘back-feed’ power into the utility company lines, which can injure or kill utility workers fix-ing on the downed power lines. Connect a heavy-duty, outdoor-rated power cord to the generator. Appliances can then be connected to the power cord.

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▶Don’t overload the generator. All gen-erators have a power rating. They should be used only when necessary and only to power a limited number of appliances or equipment. Total wattage used by appliances

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▶Make sure your generator is prop-erly grounded to avoid electrical shocks. Check the generator owner’s manual for correct grounding information.

▶Do not store gasoline for the generator indoors. Store gas in approved, non-glass safety containers. Don’t store gas in a garage with a water heater or fuel-burning appli-ance. Vapor from gasoline is heavier than air and can travel invisibly along a floor to be ignited by a pilot light or an electric spark. Extinguish all flames or cigarettes when handling gasoline or the generator.

▶Shut off the generator before refuel-ing. Turn off equipment powered by gen-erator before shutting it down. Have a fully charged, approved fire extinguisher near the generator. Stay away from the muffler and other hot areas.

▶Keep children away from portable electric generators at all times.

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▶Take photos of any floodwater in your home and save any damaged personal property. Adjusters need evidence of the damage to prepare your repair estimate.

▶Make a list of damaged or lost items and include their purchase date and value with receipts, and place with the inventory you took prior to the flood. Some dam-aged items may require disposal, so keep photographs of these items.

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Evacuation maps, storm surge maps and flood zone maps have all gotten a closer look since hurricanes pummeled the state in 2004. Flood maps

As part of the Federal Emergency Man-agement Agency’s (FEMA) map modern-ization project begun in 2004, Treasure Coast engineers have been working with FEMA consultants to update flood maps used in real estate transactions; planning and zoning; and flood insurance risk assessments.

“It’s a national modernization,” said John Toebe, associate project manager in the Martin County Engineering Department. Once complete, in under a year, the maps will not only be more current, they will also

be digital and web-based. That means no more trekking to the county offices to view flood maps.Evacuation maps

Evacuation maps have also been updated thanks to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and its counterparts statewide.

“All of the Regional Planning Councils got together and advocated that we coor-dinate the effort statewide,” said Michael Busha, executive director of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. “Florida is . . . the first in the country to create a uni-fied, all-hazards evacuation plan.”

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FROM EOC, 30event of floods, fires or man-made disasters. Storm surge map updates

In 2006, the state also started updating its SLOSH — Sea, Lake, Overland Surge from Hurricanes — models. New hur-ricane surge zone maps were published in March at www.floridadisaster.org/publicmapping.

In the face of a Category 1 storm, resi-dents of a barrier islands in Martin County who are no longer in a storm surge area will not be required to evacuate, said Keith Holman, director of emergency manage-ment. “When people are ordered to evacu-ate, that carries the force of law,” Holman explained. “If evacuation is recommended but not ordered, people may choose to stay in their homes.”

All residents of the barrier islands will still be required to evacuate ahead of storms Category 2 and above. Barrier island residents in storm surge areas will also be ordered to evacuate, even if the impending storm is a category 1.

Other counties will evacuate barrier island residents ahead of any hurricane.

If you are wondering how these maps affect you, St. Lucie County has created a portal on its website with which residents

will be able look up their surge zone and evacuation zone by address down to the rooftop, said Tom Daly, emergency man-agement coordinator. The new system should be ready to roll out in June.Okeechobee EOC

Okeechobee County is constructing a new emergency operations center and plans to move emergency operations staff and dispatchers into the facility this year. Okeechobee has a new Emergency Manager this year. Mitch Smeykal replaced Michael Faulkner who took a job with FEMA’s Southeast regional office in Atlanta.Now it’s your turn

Emergency personnel have been hard at work preparing for a safer hurricane sea-son. Now it’s time for residents to make their preparations.

“Don’t be complacent,” said Daly. It’s been a while since we had a major hur-ricane to remind us of the threat. Follow the preparations in the hurricane guide and use the online planning tools at Flori-dadisaster.org. Planning ahead gives you a sense of ownership and, instead of panick-ing before a storm you can execute your plan with much less stress, Daly said.

“Preparations aren’t just for hurri-canes,” Daly said. “You are preparing for all hazards.”

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Every year, there is a pre-approved list of tropical storm and hurricane names. These lists have been generated by the National Hurricane Center since 1953. At first, the lists consisted of only female names; however, since 1979, lists alternate between male and female.

Hurricanes are named alphabetically in chronological order. The first tropi-cal storm or hurricane of the year has a name that begins with “A” and the second is given the name that begins with “B.” The lists contain hurricane names that begin from A to W, but exclude names that begin with a “Q” or “U.”

Six lists continue to rotate. The lists only change when there is a hurricane that is so devastating, the name is retired and another hurricane name replaces it.

The 2011 hurricane name list is the same as the 2005 hurricane name list although four hurricane names were retired after the devastating 2005 hurri-cane season so on the 2011 list Dennis was replaced by Don, Katrina was replaced by Katia, Rita was replaced by Rina, Stan was replaced Sean, and Wilma was replaced by Whitney.

2011 Hurricane names 2011 Hurricane namesArlene

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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS ❱ AT THE READY

Curfews will be imposed as conditions deteriorate before a storm. As rain bands and increasing winds make driving hazard-ous, the curfew will become a 24-hour ban on road travel. Even emergency personnel will be off the roads and hunkered down in the face of the approaching storm.

The curfew, which covers the entire Trea-sure Coast, will continue after the storm. “We (law enforcement and emergency managers) work together to coordinate the curfew times,” said Major Mike Monahan, director of law enforcement with the St. Lucie County Sheriff ’s Office.

“We enforce curfews for safety and to control access to homes and businesses when the owners may not be there,” he said.

As soon as winds start to let up, emer-gency crews go out and begin to clear downed power lines and roads. Their first

priority is search and rescue of people who are injured or in danger.

At the same time, public safety officials are out assessing damage, looking for washed out roads and bridges and barri-cading hazards to prevent further disaster.

As roads become driveable and condi-tions improve, emergency planners will allow the public on the roads again. Curfew hours will begin to decrease, limiting travel to daylight hours. Eventually, the curfew will be lifted.

After past storms, sightseers and untrained, would-be rescue workers got in the way and had accidents themselves. They ended up being the people who needed rescuing.

Be safe this time. Observe the curfews. Don’t go out until the curfew is lifted. Go out only if necessary. Let emergency responders handle real emergencies.

Curfews imposed for safety

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One of the biggest problems after a disas-ter is the number of people outside the storm area trying to contact family members. The volume of calls can overload circuits, mak-ing emergency and urgent communications inside the area more difficult.

▶Designated communicator: Before the storm hits, make sure your out-of-area fam-ily and friends know you may not be able to call them for several days after the storm. Choose one family member or friend out-side this area to coordinate communica-tions between you and other out-of-area family and friends. Give your designated communicator your cell and landline num-bers, work number, and email addresses. Tell them where you will be staying if you evacuate and the phone number for an emergency registry (below).

▶Emergency locator registries: Whether you stay at home or evacuate, as soon as possible after the storm, list your contact information with disaster registries so fam-ily and friends will know your condition and whereabouts.

▶People who evacuate to shelters can register with shelter staff.

▶Those who have become separated from children 21 years of age and under should contact local law enforcement and call the Emergency Child Locator Center at (866) 908-9570. The center is activated by FEMA only in a disaster and staffed 24 hours a day by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

▶The National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS) is activated only in a disaster. Individuals can register and their family members can search by phone at (800) 588-9822. Or go online at www.fema.gov and search for NEFRLS.

▶The Red Cross Safe & Well program is operated by your county Red Cross chap-ter. In Indian River and St. Lucie counties, contact the North Treasure Coast Chap-ter at 2506 17th Ave. in Vero Beach, (772) 562-2549, or (772) 878-7077 in St. Lucie. In Martin County, contact the Martin County Chapter at 2750 S. Kanner Highway in Stu-art, (772) 287-2002. Family and friends out-side the disaster area should contact their local Red Cross chapter, not a chapter in

the disaster area.▶Contact Loved Ones, www.contact-

lovedones.org, allows you to leave a voice mail message for family members at (443) 992-4890.Emergency contacts

▶9-1-1 Emergency: all communities;▶9-1-1: Hazardous spills;▶5-1-1 and www.fl511.com: road

closures;▶7-1-1 Telecommunications Relay Ser-

vices (TRS) for persons with a text tele-phone (TTY). Dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. Those with hearing loss or speech disabili-ties may be eligible for a free text telephone or amplified telephone through Florida telephone Relay, Inc.

Visit www.ftri.org or call (800) 955-8770 voice. Other numbers including Spanish and Creole are listed on the website.

▶2-1-1: Hotline, social helpline and social referral service;

▶8-1-1: Call before you dig to locate underground utilities;

▶Poison control hotline: (800) 222-1222.

Emergency management agencies

▶Indian River County Emergency Services Public Information Line: (772) 567-2129 activated in a disaster; www.irces.com;

▶State of Florida Emergency Informa-tion Line: (800) 342-3557 TTY: (800) 226 4329 www.FloridaDisaster.org;

▶Martin County Emergency Opera-tions Center: (772) 287-1652; www.mar-tin.fl.us select Fire Rescue Dept.;

▶Okeechobee County Emergency Management: (863) 763-3212;

▶Palm Beach County Division of Emer-gency Management: (561) 712-6400;

▶St. Lucie County Emergency Opera-tions Center: (772) 462-8100 www.stluc-ieco.gov/eoc/.Hospitals

▶Indian River Medical Center 1000 36th St.Vero Beach(772) 567-4311▶Sebastian River Medical Center 13695 U.S. 1Sebastian(772) 589-3186

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▶ Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute

Trauma Center1700 S. 23rd St.Fort Pierce, FL 34950-4899(772) 461-4000www.lawnwoodmed.com/

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▶Martin Memorial Medical Center200 S.E. Hospital Ave.Stuart, FL 34994(772) 287-5200

▶Martin Memorial Hospital South2100 S.E. Salerno RoadStuart, FL 34997(772) 223-2300www.mmhs.com

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Pets and animalsAnimal control▶Indian River County Animal Con-

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▶St. Lucie County Animal Control Division: (772) 462-8120;

▶Port St. Lucie Animal Control: (772) 871-5042.

If you are separated from pets, check the newspaper classifieds or look online at www.tcpalm.com/classifieds. Check with your local Animal Control division or Humane Society chapter to see if your lost pet has been recovered. The Humane Soci-ety of the U.S. deploys animal rescue teams to disaster areas. Not a complete list. Look online for additional pet rescue agencies.

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Sources: National Hurricane Center, Knight-Ridder Global Weather, National Geographic

Billions of gallons of water evaporate and condense, fueling the storm. Warm air in the center losesits moisture, forming the eye.Winds reach 74 mph and the storm is reclassified as a hurricane. Averagediameter is 300 miles.

Hurricane

Hurricane windsInflow

Descending air

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Vertical flowRainbands

Hurricane cross-section

The anatomy of a hurricane How thunderstorm can evolve into hurricane

Warmair

Cold air Cold airCold air Cold air

Oceansurface

Warm air Warm air Warm air

As evaporation andcondensation intensify, risingwarm air is trapped andspreads out in all directions,forming rainbands. Spinning,due to the Earth's rotation,increases and winds reach 39mph.

Tropical stormThe thunderstorm cluster formsone center of low pressure andis reclassified as a tropicaldepression. Surface windsreach 20 to 38 mph as thestorm drifts and begins torotate.

Tropical depressionIndividual thunderstorms formas warm, moist air rises andhits cold air. They begin tomerge into a cluster, oftenreaching 100 to 300 miles indiameter.

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40° Hurricane watchA watch is issued whenhurricane conditions are a realpossibility and may threatencoastal or inland areas within36 hours.

Hurricane warningA warning is issued when ahurricane is expected to hit anarea within 24 hours. Beprepared to leave if anevacuation order is issued eventhough the weather does notseem threatening at the time.

Hurricane warningWinds at least 74 mph

Storm warningWinds from 55 to 73 mph

Gale warningWinds from 39 to54 mph

Small craft warningWinds up to 38 mph

74-95 mph Category 1

Signs and tree branches blown down. Mobile homesat risk. No structural damage to buildings. Powerlines down.


Larger signs and tree branches blown down. Mobilehomes at greater risk.

Catastrophic damage: Buildings, roofs, structuresdestroyed.

155+ mph Category 5


Almost total destruction of doors and windows.Greater structural and roof damage.


Minor damage to buildings. Roof damage. Treesblown down. Possible structural damage to buildings.

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Sources: KRT, National Hurricane Center, Knight-Ridder GlobalWeather, National Geographic

The National Hurricane Center classifies hurricanesaccording to wind speed and destructive potential.

The strength of a storm

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