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HURRICANE
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The Atlantic
hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. |
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Hurricane (Tropical Storm) Watch: issued for your part of the State indicates the possibility that you could experience hurricane conditions within 48 hours. This watch should trigger your family's disaster plan, and protective measures should be initiated, especially those actions that require extra time such as securing a boat, leaving a barrier island, etc.
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Hurricane (Tropical Storm) Warning: issued for your part of the State indicates that sustained winds of at least 74 mph are expected within 36 hours or less. Once this warning has been issued, your family should be in the process of completing protective actions and deciding the safest location to be during the storm.. |
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Category 1 Hurricane: 74 - 95 mph winds. |
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Category 2 Hurricane:
96 - 110 mph winds.
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Category 3 Hurricane:
111 - 130 mph winds.
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Category 4 Hurricane:
131 - 155 mph winds.
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Category 5 Hurricane:
Greater than 155 mph
winds. |
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TORNADO
TERMS |
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Tornado Watch:
issued when weather conditions are favorable for the
formation of tornadoes. Stay informed and be
prepared to take shelter. |
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Tornado Warning:
issued when a funnel cloud has been sighted or
indicated by radar. Take shelter immediately. |
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Tornadoes are rated
by the Enhanced Fujita Scale: |
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EF0:
65 -
85 mph winds. |
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EF1:
86 - 110 mph winds. |
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EF2:
111 - 135 mph winds. |
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EF3:
136 - 165 mph winds. |
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EF4:
166 - 200 mph winds. |
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EF5:
Over 200 mph winds. |
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TORNADO
TIPS |
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What you should do in
the event of an approaching tornado: |
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Stay
away from windows. |
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Do not
open doors and windows. |
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Seek
shelter in an interior room or closet on the lower
level of your house. |
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Leave
mobile homes and move to a low-lying area or ditch. |
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If
seeking shelter outdoors, do so in a ditch or
low-lying area. |
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Protect
your head from falling debris and flying objects. |
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Do not
seek shelter in a vehicle. |
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DISASTER
EVENTS CAN BE STRESSFUL FOR EVERYONE |
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Get
enough rest, and take breaks when you need them. |
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Set
goals to help tackle obstacles. |
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Talk
with your family and friends about concerns or
frustrations. |
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Be
patient with yourself and others. |
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Remember
that you are not alone and that there are resources
available to help you. |
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