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What should you do if you are caught in a hurricane?
Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors. Close all interior doors—secure and brace external doors. Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm – winds will pick up again.
What is the best side to be on during a hurricane?
In most cases the right front quadrant is the strongest side which includes the right side of the eye wall, this would all be opposite in the southern hemisphere with the strongest side being the left front because of the opposite spin.
Where do you go when you evacuate from a hurricane?
Stay away from windows—you could get hurt by pieces of broken glass or flying debris during a storm. Stay in a room with no windows, or go inside a closet. Be ready to leave. If emergency authorities order you to leave or if your home is damaged, you may need to go to a shelter or a neighbor’s house.
Should I evacuate for a Category 2 hurricane?
Category 2 storms bring torrential rains, storm surge, and flooding that may extend for many miles inland. They also bring the increased probability of evacuation of neighborhoods close to the coastline, so residents living there are advised to have an evacuation plan in place and be prepared to execute it.
What are the safety precautions for a hurricane?
DURING A HURRICANE:
- Stay away from low-lying and flood prone areas.
- Always stay indoors during a hurricane, because strong winds will blow things around.
- Leave mobile homes and to go to a shelter.
- If your home isn’t on higher ground, go to a shelter.
- If emergency managers say to evacuate, then do so immediately.
Where should I shelter my house during a hurricane?
If you are at home If you have a cellar, storm shelter, safe room or basement available, go immediately to that area. If none of these options are available to you, get to the lowest level of your home. Get to a windowless interior room, such as a bathroom, closet or inner hallway. Stay as far from windows as possible.
What’s the worst part of a hurricane?
The Right Side of the StormAs a general rule of thumb, the hurricane’s right side (relative to the direction it is travelling) is the most dangerous part of the storm because of the additive effect of the hurricane wind speed and speed of the larger atmospheric flow (the steering winds).
How do you shelter in place during a hurricane?
Stay Safe During a Hurricane
- Determine how best to protect yourself from high winds and flooding.
- Take refuge in a designated storm shelter, or an interior room for high winds.
- If trapped in a building by flooding, go to the highest level of the building.
- Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.