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Could iPhones help you during hurricanes?
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Orange County is hoping iPhones and iPads will protect and help its residents in the event of a hurricane in the Summer of 2011. Orange County is the first government in the nation to design an application (app) for natural disasters. So, when your power goes out ...
NOAA forecasts an active storm season in 2011, with 12 to 18 named storms
Federal meteorologists on Thursday called for an above-average hurricane season while warning that even a below-average season would be an active one. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration called for 12 to 18 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes and three to six major hurricanes - those rated Category 3 ...
Hurricane history
Hurricane History GALVESTON 1900 ATLANTIC-GULF 1919 MIAMI 1926 SAN FELIPE-OKEECHOBEE 1928 FLORIDA KEYS LABOR DAY 1935 NEW ENGLAND 1938 GREAT ATLANTIC 1944 CAROL AND EDNA 1954 HAZEL 1954 CONNIE AND DIANE 1955 AUDREY 1957 DONNA 1960 CAMILLE 1969 AGNES 1972 TROPICAL STORM CLAUDETTE 1979 ALICIA 1983 GILBERT 1988 HUGO 1989 ...
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Tropical Storm — Winds 39-73 mph Category 1 Hurricane — winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt) No real damage to buildings. Damage to unanchored mobile homes. Some damage to poorly constructed signs. Also, some coastal flooding and minor pier damage. - Examples: Irene 1999 and Allison 1995 Category 2 Hurricane — winds ...
2013 Atlantic hurricane names
When the the winds from these storms reach 39 mph (34 kts), the cyclones are given names. Years ago, an international committee developed names for Atlantic cyclones. In 1979 a six year rotating list of Atlantic storm names was adopted — alternating between male and female hurricane names. Storm names ...
Hurricane Basics
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combine to produce the violent winds, incredible waves, torrential rains, and floods we associate with this phenomenon. Each year, an average of ...
Preparation key to readiness
This page contains links to many of our handy step-by-step guides to preparing for and surviving a hurricane. BEFORE THE STORM Outside the home What to do now to make sure you’re ready when a storm arrives. Inside the home What to do when a storm threatens ...
Food and water tips
BEFORE THE STORM Shopping list Here’s what you should buy now. Don’t wait for a storm, when lines will be long and supplies short. Packing up the kitchen A list of must-haves for putting your food in order and keeping it safe afterward, plus tips for preparing for flood ...
Dealing with mold
A hurricane’s lingering calling card Its spores begin to bloom 24 to 48 hours after contact with water, warmth and darkness — three of the only items in abundance after a storm has turned South Florida into a giant powerless petri dish. Mold ruins walls, ceilings, carpets and clothing. It ...
Cleaning your home
Appliances A soaked washing machine, dryer or dishwasher should be cleaned with hot water or a mild bleach solution. Do not use detergents.
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