Facts Cause Effect Safety assistance type/hazard Examples

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Hurricanes
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 Facts

Hurricane
Hurricanes are one of nature’s
most powerful storms. They
produce strong winds, storm surge
flooding, and heavy rainfall that can
lead to inland flooding, tornadoes,
and rip currents.
 Cause

What cause hurricane?

Warm ocean waters and thunderstorms
fuel power-hungry hurricanes. Hurricanes
form over the ocean, often beginning as
a tropical wave—a low pressure area that
moves through the moisture-rich tropics,
possibly enhancing shower and
thunderstorm activity.
 Effect

Hurricanes can cause power, water,

and gas outages; disrupt transportation
routes and commercial supplies; damage
to infrastructure and lifelines; pollute
drinking water systems; damage homes,
buildings, and roads; and cause
environmental problems. The impact
from hurricanes can extend several
hundred miles inland.
 Safety

We can’t control the hurricanes but we can

minimize the effects of hurricanes by:
Clear debris
Secure the roof
Protect the windows
Fortify the doors
Elevate electrical systems
Anchor structure
 assistance

First responders during a hurricane typically

include emergency services such as police,
firefighters, and paramedics. Additionally,
organizations like the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), local
emergency management agencies, and
volunteer groups play crucial roles in
responding to hurricanes.
type/hazard

Hurricanes are classified as

atmospheric hazards because they
originate in the atmosphere due to
natural weather patterns,
specifically in tropical regions, and
are characterized by strong winds
and heavy rainfall.
 Examples

Hurricane Dorian (2019) devastated the Bahamas

as a Category 5 storm, causing extensive
flooding and destruction. It made landfall on
September 1, 2019, with winds up to 185 mph (295
km/h). The storm caused at least 74 direct
deaths and $3.4 billion in damages in the Bahamas.
Recovery efforts have been challenging, with
the government and international organizations
working to rebuild homes and infrastructure. In
the southeastern United States, Dorian caused
power outages, flooding, and some structural
damage.
 Examples

The Great Miami Hurricane (1926) struck

Miami and Miami Beach, Florida, as a Category
4 hurricane on September 18, 1926, with winds
up to 150 mph (240 km/h). It destroyed more
than 6,000 buildings and caused widespread
flooding, with water levels reaching up to 12
feet (3.7 meters) in some areas. The storm
caused around $100 million in damages (1926
dollars) and at least 372 deaths in the United
States. Recovery efforts were substantial,
leading to changes in building codes and
hurricane preparedness in the Miami area.
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