are you ready to handle a hurricane...biggest threats costliest hurricanes in u.s. history hurricane...
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HURRICANEARE YOU READY TO HANDLE A
JUN
storm surge/tide heavy rain/flooding
JUL
in the last
AUG SEP OCT NOV
HURRICANE SEASON
959
611
172119 145
535
160 YEARS
tornadoes
high winds
rip currents
BIGGEST THREATS
COSTLIEST HURRICANESIN U.S. HISTORY
HURRICANE KATRINA
TOP 5
2005
HURRICANE SANDY$71.4B
2012
HURRICANE IKE$29.5B
2008
HURRICANE ANDREW$26.5B
1992
HURRICANE WILMA$21.0B
2005
$108B
Secure windows and doors• deadbolts help to keep doors from flying open
Seal gaps• apply caulk to gaps where water can enter: gas pipes, air conditioning pipes, electrical outlets, etc.
• board up windows
Protect the roof• seal roof deck
• use roofing cement to fix loose tiles/shingles
• evaluate gutters
PROPERTYPROTECT YOUR
Redirect pooling water• flood waters over 3 ft create pressure on walls, causing cracks and increasing the potential of a collapse.
• evaluate drainage of property and add ground or drains to help move the water away from the building.
Trim Trees• get rid of dead sections on trees
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Sources: nhc.noaa.gov :: accuweather.com :: geology.com :: NOAA.gov :: disastersafety.org
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