2006 HURRICANE NAMES Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie, William.

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STORM CATERGORIES TROPICAL WAVE: A cluster of clouds and/or thunderstorms without a significant circulation and generally moving from east to west through the tropics. TROPICAL DEPRESSION: The formative stage of a tropical storm or a hurricane. A tropical depression has a center of circulation and sustained winds of less than 39 mph. TROPICAL STORM: The tropical depression has formed and strengthened. This is an organized system of strong thunderstorms with top sustained winds of 39 mph to 73 mph. This is the stage when storms are named. HURRICANES: Category 1: Winds 74-95 mph. Storm surge 4-6 ft above normal. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery and trees. Coastal road flooding and minor pier damage. Category 2: Winds 96-110 mph. Storm surge 6-10 ft above normal. Some roof, door and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hrs before arrival of hurricane center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings. Category 3: Winds 111-130 mph. Storm surge 10-16 ft above normal Some structural damage to small residences with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large trees blown down. Mobile homes are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of hurricane center. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 10 ft above sea level may be flooded inland 10 miles or more. Evacuation of low-lying residences along the shoreline may be required. Category 4: Winds 131-155 mph. Storm surge 16 to 22 ft above normal. More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs and trees blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to to doors and windows. Low-lying escape routes may be cut by rising water 3-5 hours before the arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to the lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than 15 ft above sea level may be flooded requiring evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 10 miles. Category 5: Winds greater than 155 mph. Storm surge greater than 22 ft above normal. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown away. All shrubs, trees and signs blown down, Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe and extensive window and and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 20 ft above sea level and within 11000 yards of the shoreline, Evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 15 miles of the shoreline may be required.

HURRICANE SAFETY RULES 1. Stay tuned to radio and television stations for regular bulletins. 2. Rely only on official bulletins; do not check these over the telephone. 3. As long as your house is inland and well built-with strong foundations and a good roof, stay at home. 4. Use storm shutters or board windows securely, Protect outward door. 5. Stock up on food which has a long shelf life. 6. Check that oil and butane stoves are in working order- replenish stock of kerosene, charcoal and butane. 7. Sterilize baths; all containers and cooking utensils to store waTer. If in doubt, drink boiled or treated water only. 8. Keep flashlights, candies and storm lanterns handy along with batteries and matches. 9. Store all garden implements and furniture inside if possible. 10. Lighten foliage of fruit trees near buildings. If very strong winds are likely, remove all coconuts. 11. If you are evacuating, leave early so that you are not stranded by flooded roads, fallen trees, wires and traffic jams and make sure you have enough fuel in your vehicle and follow routes and highways. 12. If there is a lull after the 'eye' of the storm has passed, stay in a safe place, except to make emergency repairs. The wind may return suddenly with even greater strength. 13. Since 90 percent of hurricane casualties occur from drowning, you must evacuate islands and beaches and other vulnerable locations as early as possible. 14. Those seeking shelter should shut off water, gas and electricity before leaving home. * Pets are not allowed at shelters, you need to make your own arrangements for the safety of your pets. -----------------------------------------------------------------------TO FIND OUT HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PETS BEFORE AND DURING THE STORM CLICK HERE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOW TO STORE WATER PROPERLY BEFORE AND AFTER THE STORM CLICK HERE

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