HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
HURRICANES ARE THE SINGLE LARGEST NATURAL THREAT TO RESIDENTS ALONG OUR NATION’S COASTLINES. ACCOMPANIED BY HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING, THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DESTROY YOUR HOME, EVEN YOUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
KNOWING WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A HURRICANE IS THE BEST POSSIBLE PROTECTION YOU CAN HAVE. KEEP THIS PAGE HANDY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE OCCURRENCE OF A HURRICANE, AND USE IT AS A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR FAMILY AND HOME.
BY PLANNING AHEAD CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY, YOU CAN GREATLY REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Tropical Weather Terms
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Watches: A tropical storm watch is issued when conditions, including winds of 39 to 73 mph, pose a possible threat, generally within 36 hours. |
Eye Wall: Band of intense convection surrounding the eye of a tropical cyclone. The strongest winds of a hurricane are found here. |
Tropical Cyclone: A warm-core low-pressure system that develops over tropical and sometimes sub-tropical waters. |
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Warnings: A tropical storm warning is issued when tropical storm conditions, including winds of 39 to 73 mph, are expected, generally within 24 hours. A hurricane warning is issued when sustained winds of 74 mph or greater, caused by a hurricane, are expected, generally within 24 hours. |
Hurricane: Warm-core tropical cyclone in which maximum sustained surface winds are 74 mph (64 knots) or greater.
Eye Wall: Band of intense convection surrounding the eye of a tropical cyclone. The strongest winds of a hurricane are found here. |
Tropical Depression: A tropical cyclone in which maximum sustained surface winds are 38 mph (33 knots) or less. |
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Convection: Predominantly upward atmospheric motions that give rise to cumulus clouds and thunderstorms.
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National Hurricane Center: Located at Florida International University in Miami, the center tracks and forecasts tropical weather, and issues watches and warnings. A hurricane watch is issued when a hurricane or developing hurricane poses a possible threat, generally within 36 hours. |
Tropical Disturbance: A potential cyclone that originates in the tropics and maintains its identity for 24 hours or more. |
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Eye: The center of a hurricane, generally calm with light winds and partly cloudy to clear skies, with an average diameter of 20 miles, though it may range from 5 to 60 miles. |
Storm Surge: Increase in sea-level water height over normal conditions and the cause of most hurricane deaths. Generally, the stronger the storm, the greater the surge. |
Tropical Storm: A warm-core tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained winds range from 39 to 73 mph (34 to 63 knots). |
For Your Safety:
• Avoid driving. Many roads will be covered with debris and will be impassable. Be mindful that emergency vehicles and relief workers will be able to respond more efficiently without additional traffic congestion.
• Beware of outdoor hazards like downed power lines, poisonous snakes, weakened bridges, washed-out roads, weakened trees.
• Confine or secure your pets to keep them safe.
• Enlist neighbors to help clear your street for emergency vehicles.
• Avoid using candles and other open flames indoors.
• Take two photos of any damaged areas, one for insurance and one for your needs.
Be prepared!
Stop by your nearest Carter's store today for the right tools, products and advice.
Hurricane Preparation Kit Checklist:
- Alarm clock (battery-operated) - Extra pet food
- Cooking equipment/cooler & ice - Bottled water
-Supply of canned/nonperishable food - Cellular phone
- Eating utensils & non-electric can opener - Portable radio
- Toiletries/prescription medications - Insect repellent
- Bedding, blankets, sleeping bags - First aid kit
- Change of clothes (one set per person) - Flashlights
- Waterproof bags for valuables - Batteries
- Infant supplies as necessary - Tools
- Cash - Matches & candles
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Hurricane Tracking Map
