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NEMO
Hurricane Preparedness Guidelines Historically, 90 percent of
all hurricane casualties have
occurred from drowning and 10 percent from other causes. Therefore, it
is imperative that all persons should evacuate cayes, beaches and other
locations which may be swept by high tides or storm waves. Evacuate to
a recommended place of refuge.
Remember that the highest tide occurs during the second half of the storm and that the rise of the water may take place very rapidly immediately following the eye of the storm or the time of the lowest barometric pressure. If your only passage to high ground is over a road subject to flooding, leave early. Do not run the risk of being marooned or having to evacuate at the height of the storm amid flying debris. Hurricane Safety Rules:
NEMO PET
PROTECTION
Pet owners are responsible
for disaster planning for their pet. If you plan to evacuate, plan for
your pet as well. Take your pet Survival Kit if you go to friends,
relatives or a hotel. Shelters cannot accept pets. So if you plan to go
to a public shelter, make the required provisions for your pet/s.
After the storm has passed, be careful in allowing your pet outdoors. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet could easily be confused and become lost. Downed power lines, and animals and insects brought in with high water, could present real dangers to your pet. Take care not to allow your pet to consume food or water which may have become contaminated. PET SURVIVAL KIT:
Assembling
a
Disaster Kit
Assemble
supplies
you
might
need
in an evacuation. Store them
in an easy-to-carry container such as a backpack or duffle bag.
Include:
After
the
Storm
STORM
CATEGORIES
Tropical
Wave: A cluster of clouds and/or thunderstorms
without a significant circulation and generally moving from east to
west through the tropics.
Tropical Depression: The formative stage of a tropical storm or a hurricane. A tropical depression has a center of circulation and sustained winds of less than 39 mph. Tropical Storm: The tropical depression has formed and strengthened. This is an organized system of strong thunderstorms with top sustained winds of 39 mph to 73 mph. This is the stage when storms are named. HURRICANES: Category 1: Winds 74-95 mph. Storm surge 4-6 ft above normal. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery and trees. Coastal road flooding and minor pier damage. Category 2: Winds 96-110 mph. Storm surge 6-10 ft above normal. Some roof, door and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hrs before arrival of hurricane center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings. Category 3: Winds 111-130 mph. Storm surge 10-16 ft above normal Some structural damage to small residences with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large trees blown down. Mobile homes are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of hurricane center. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 10 ft above sea level may be flooded inland 10 miles or more. Evacuation of low-lying residences along the shoreline may be required. Category 4: Winds 131-155 mph. Storm surge 16 to 22 ft above normal. More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs and trees blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to to doors and windows. Low-lying escape routes may be cut by rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to the lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than 15 ft above sea level may be flooded requiring evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 10 miles. Category 5: Winds greater than 155 mph. Storm surge greater than 22 ft above normal. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown away. All shrubs, trees and signs blown down, Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe and extensive window and and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 20 ft above sea level and within 11000 yards of the shoreline, Evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 15 miles of the shoreline may be required. NEMO
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