prepare for hurricanes

 

1. an overview of hurricanes
2. the risk of hurricanes
3. the types of hurricanes that have occurred in the U.S. and their damage
4. ways to prepare for hurricanes.

 

1. an overview of hurricanes

Hurricanes are tropical cyclones that form over warm ocean waters near the equator. They are the most violent storms on Earth and can cause high winds, flooding, heavy rain, and storm surges. The term hurricane is used only for the large storms that form over the Atlantic Ocean or eastern Pacific Ocean. The generic, scientific term for these storms, wherever they occur, is tropical cyclone.

 

2. the risk of hurricanes

 

According to NOAA's guide on how hurricanes form and what makes them so dangerous, hurricanes are classified based on their wind speed. A tropical depression has winds of less than 39 mph (63 km/h), a tropical storm has winds of 39-73 mph (63-118 km/h), and a hurricane has winds of 74 mph (119 km/h) or greater.

The list of United States hurricanes includes all tropical cyclones officially recorded to have produced sustained winds of greater than 74 mph (119 km/h) in the United States. The list is sorted by U.S. state and begins in 1851 with the start of the official Atlantic hurricane database (HURDAT), as provided by NOAA.

 

3. the types of hurricanes that have occurred in the U.S. and their damage

Hurricanes can cause significant damage to infrastructure and property as well as loss of life. Storm surges can cause flooding in coastal areas and high winds can cause damage to buildings and other structures. In addition to these immediate dangers, hurricanes can also cause long-term damage through erosion and other environmental effects.

 

4. ways to prepare for hurricanes.

To prepare for hurricanes, it's important to have an emergency plan in place that includes evacuation routes, emergency supplies, and a communication plan. The CDC has a comprehensive guide on how to prepare for a hurricane, stay safe during a hurricane, and what to do when returning home from a hurricane.

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