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HURRICANEARE YOU READY TO HANDLE A

JUN

storm surge/tide heavy rain/flooding

JUL

in the last

AUG SEP OCT NOV

HURRICANE SEASON

959

611

172119 145

535

160 YEARS

tornadoes

high winds

rip currents

BIGGEST THREATS

COSTLIEST HURRICANESIN U.S. HISTORY

HURRICANE KATRINA

TOP 5

2005

HURRICANE SANDY$71.4B

2012

HURRICANE IKE$29.5B

2008

HURRICANE ANDREW$26.5B

1992

HURRICANE WILMA$21.0B

2005

$108B

Secure windows and doors• deadbolts help to keep doors from flying open

Seal gaps• apply caulk to gaps where water can enter: gas pipes, air conditioning pipes, electrical outlets, etc.

• board up windows

Protect the roof• seal roof deck

• use roofing cement to fix loose tiles/shingles

• evaluate gutters

PROPERTYPROTECT YOUR

Redirect pooling water• flood waters over 3 ft create pressure on walls, causing cracks and increasing the potential of a collapse.

• evaluate drainage of property and add ground or drains to help move the water away from the building.

Trim Trees• get rid of dead sections on trees

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Sources: nhc.noaa.gov :: accuweather.com :: geology.com :: NOAA.gov :: disastersafety.org

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