The Primary Hazards of a Hurricane are storm surge, high winds, debris, tornadoes, and rain/flooding.
Storm Surge
A storm surge is the rising of the sea as a result of atmospheric pressure changes and wind associated with a storm. The storm surge is the most dangerous and damaging part of the hurricane. Storm surges can take anyone/anything and drag it into the water, it can also cause major flooding.
High Winds
The most common occurrence with a hurricane is the high winds. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale from a Category 1 with wind speeds of 74-95 mph to a Category 5 hurricane with wind speeds of greater than 155 mph. These winds can cause damage to homes, trees, fences and other outdoor structures. The glass in your home should be protected when a hurricane is predicted in your area.
The most common occurrence with a hurricane is the high winds. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale from a Category 1 with wind speeds of 74-95 mph to a Category 5 hurricane with wind speeds of greater than 155 mph. These winds can cause damage to homes, trees, fences and other outdoor structures. The glass in your home should be protected when a hurricane is predicted in your area.
Debris
Debris is the waste that has been scattered by a hurricane. This is very dangerous to have around because there could be sharp edges that could impale a person and lead to serious injury. Debris can cause the multiplication of bacteria that could be harmful to the humans and animals near by. This can cause the spread of fatal disease.
Debris is the waste that has been scattered by a hurricane. This is very dangerous to have around because there could be sharp edges that could impale a person and lead to serious injury. Debris can cause the multiplication of bacteria that could be harmful to the humans and animals near by. This can cause the spread of fatal disease.
Tornadoes
Tornadoes can turn anything that is not tied down into a dangerous projectile, this combined with all the other aspects of a hurricane can be deadly. Tornadoes can destroy houses and cause buildings to collapse. There have even been cases where people have been picked up and flung to their death by a tornado.
Tornadoes can turn anything that is not tied down into a dangerous projectile, this combined with all the other aspects of a hurricane can be deadly. Tornadoes can destroy houses and cause buildings to collapse. There have even been cases where people have been picked up and flung to their death by a tornado.
Raining/ Flooding
The heavy rain that accompanies hurricanes can also cause inland flooding. Streams and lakes can overflow their banks and flood homes close to them. Severe flooding can occur if the hurricane moves ashore and is downgraded to a tropical depression. The storm can move slowly and drop several inches of rain. Many people will use sandbags to protect their homes from possible flood damage. Other times, it is best to evacuate to higher ground.
The heavy rain that accompanies hurricanes can also cause inland flooding. Streams and lakes can overflow their banks and flood homes close to them. Severe flooding can occur if the hurricane moves ashore and is downgraded to a tropical depression. The storm can move slowly and drop several inches of rain. Many people will use sandbags to protect their homes from possible flood damage. Other times, it is best to evacuate to higher ground.