Risk Determination: Hurricane Season

Hurricane threats to you and your family can vary greatly depending on where you reside. It is not only those along the coast that can experience significant impacts for life. Evaluate what you need to do to protect your home and family NOW, before the first storm of the season forms.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and sapogeo occurs between mid-August and late October. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins on May 15 and ends on November 30. Every year, many parts of the United States experience torrential rains and strong winds, flooding, and storm surges in coastal areas due to tropical storms and hurricanes. The affected areas include all the coastal areas of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands. USA, Hawaii, parts of the Southwest, the Pacific Coast and the US Pacific Territories. Hurricanes can cause catastrophic deaths and damage to coastal properties and can extend hundreds of miles inland. The extent of the damage varies according to the magnitude and intensity of the storm wind, the amount and duration of the rains, the storm route, as well as other factors such as the amount and type of buildings in the area, the terrain, and the soil conditions. The effects include: - Death or injury to people and animals; - Damage or destruction of buildings and other structures;  - Interruption of the transportation, gas, electricity, communications and other services; - Coastal floods caused by heavy rains and storm surges; and - Floods in interior areas caused by heavy rains

EVICT:  Because hurricanes can be detected and tracked before they make landfall, residents who are in the path of the storm are usually notified several days in advance. When a hurricane poses a threat to your area, the best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from strong winds and flooding caused by hurricanes is to vacate the area when ordered, before those conditions hit. your area. Know and follow the directions of local officials for community eviction or seek higher local floodplains. REINFORCING THE ZONE AGAINST WINDS  AND RAISE IT IN CASE OF FLOODS:  Your goal right now, before a hurricane strikes, is to reduce the risk of damage to structures caused by winds and floods. This includes reinforcing the exterior of the building (including doors, windows, walls, and roof) and removing or tying up all objects and structures that are not part of the building, as well as cleaning external areas around the building. Protective measures against potential flooding include waterproofing basements and elevating critical services (eg, electrical panels and heating systems). In flood prone areas, consider elevating the entire structure. Buying flood insurance provides financial protection for the cost of repairs due to flood damage. Standard insurance policies do not cover flooding, including storm surges, but flood insurance is available to homeowners, renters, and business owners through the National Flood Insurance Program. You can also buy wind insurance. Follow Us:

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