USA Today.com reports that, over one century, the United States is likely to be struck by about 280 hurricanes, 81 of those being major storms with winds over 111 miles per hour. On average, one major hurricane lands somewhere on the US coast every year.
Hurricanes are powerful storms, bringing high winds and rain. A category 3 hurricane, considered "extensive" on the Saffir-Simpson scale, can have winds from 111-130 miles per hour and storm surges from 9 to 12 feet. A category 5 hurricane, the "extreme" variety, can contain winds over 155 miles an hour and storm surges over 18 feet.
These tropical cyclones (the term describing both hurricanes and typhoons) are extremely dangerous. During the United States' hurricane season, from June through November, individuals and families who live in coastal areas should be prepared for their onslaught.
There are a few things you can do to protect your family and your property for the threats presented by a hurricane coming your way:
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Tips On Earthquake Emergency Preparation
Emergency Preparedness For A Hurricane
Emergency Preparedness For A Hurricane
Prepare For A Flood The Best Way You Could
Prepare For The Worst Hurricane In The Best Way Possible
Vital Steps In Preparation For An Industrial Emergency
The Emergency Preparedness Assessment
Safety Emergency Preparation Tips When There Is A Tornado
Tsunami: What To Do And How To Survive
Emergency Preparation Tips For Typhoons
Tsunami Emergency Preparation
Dont Be Blown Off By A Typhoon
What Do You Do When A Volcano Erupts Tomorrow?
Do You Still Dream Of Saving Lives?
The Truth About Emergency Services
Emergency Medical Services And How It Began
Civil War Emergency Preparation Getting Ready For A Disaster
Climate Change Emergency Preparation We Should Act Now!
Home Emergency - Better Be Prepared!
Heroes Need Help Too
Understaffing In Emergency Departments - Causes And Ways To Overcome It
Teaching Your Children About Police Officers As Community Helpers
Positions In The Police Department - Job Descriptions
Police Search And Seizure
Search And Rescue Emergency Workers
Teaching The Next Generation To Respect.
