Hurricanes & Typhoon Survival

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Tropical storms (called Hurricanes in the Atlantic, Typhoons in the Pacific and Cyclones in the Indian Ocean) with winds that exceed 64 knots (74 mph or 119 kph) and circulate counter-clockwise about their centers in the Northern Hemisphere (clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere). They originate over the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans near high humidity and light winds.

Hurricane Preparations by Donald Burger, Houston, TX Attorney at Law Below is a "To Do" list (in no particular order)

A few checklists: Hurricane Supplies First Aid Kit for Hurricanes in Houston Hurricane Kit for Your Car in Houston

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale Explains category levels 1-5

Tropical Safety

This is the Weather Channel's Site on Hurricanes

Storm Encyclopedia: Tropical Watches and Warnings

Storm Terms

Hurricane Preparations for Horse Farms there are several preparations that horse farm owners can enact prior to a storm to enhance their situation

Storm Tracker One of the best, fastest, and most interesting anomaly pages yet! Check it out!

Hurricane Survival - How to Survive a Hurricane This writer has lived just below Charlotte, NC since the late 80s, and remembers when Hurricane Hugo - a gigantic storm starting in the Atlantic Ocean - ripped through much of the Southeast. It didn't lose hurricane strength until it had already traveled some 400 miles inland and turned northeast as a tropical storm. But not before leaving a shocked and devastated Charlotte in its wake.

How to survive a hurricane’s rage Handling the dangers of a hurricane require more than an ability to evacuate in a timely fashion, of course, since relatively few of the areas affected by the storms actually require that final drastic measure. The bulk of the preparations focus on preventing damage to property during the storm, and ensuring that people in stricken areas are able to ride out the aftermath as well.

Be Prepared To Survive a Hurricane. Hurricane hazards come in many forms: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The key to hurricane protection in all of these areas is preparation. By taking sensible measures before, during, and after a hurricane, many lives can be saved, more injuries can can be avoided, and property damage can be averted or lessened.

The Black Republican: How to survive a hurricane? I'm not a government official at any level, just an ordinary citizen. But in Florida, we try to take hurricane season rather seriously. All our schools drill the mechanics of hurricanes into science classes and TV stations repeat the basics of hurricane safety endlessly, even during the dry months. ("It's never too early to establish your hurricane plan!" yadda yadda) When it comes to hurricane season, there are commonly understood to be two kinds of Floridians: the ones who've lived here long enough to have a good hurricane plan, and the yahoos who haven't been scared enough by one yet to have figured out that they can get killed.

Building a House that will survive a Hurricane in a Classroom Many people have some level of confidence that their home will survive weather extremes. “Disasters will not happen to me.” However, recent disasters (for example, Hurricane Frances, Jeanne, Ivan) demonstrate how devastating these storms can be. Consequently, teachers can play a vital role in having students become aware of storm disasters and how to prepare for them. This activity will specifically help students learn about strong materials and design techniques in order to prevent or reduce hurricane damage to houses. This knowledge will be put to practice by building a hurricane proof house.

HOW THE SURVIVORS SURVIVE: THE HURRICANE EXPERIENCE OF A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES

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