| Hurricanes are intense atmospheric occurrences that | | | | strikes. |
| are typically accompanied by other natural hazards like | | | | Building Hurricane Awareness |
| strong winds, flash floods and storm surges. Even | | | | In order to prepare for a hurricane disaster, you need |
| hurricanes pegged as Category 1 and Category 2 are | | | | to understand the hazards mentioned above that may |
| dangerous because these storms can knock over | | | | accompany a hurricane â flooding, high winds, |
| mobile homes, uproot trees, create coastal flood | | | | storm surge and tornadoes. Find out how vulnerable |
| damage, and lift some houses. Severe hurricanes can | | | | your home is against each of these hazards. The |
| also create tornadoes that can demolish properties | | | | safety measures for floods would differ from those |
| within a few minutes. | | | | needed to safeguard yourself against tornadoes so |
| While it is impossible to shield your home completely | | | | you must learn how to protect yourself against each |
| from a hurricane disaster, you can lessen its effects | | | | specific hazard, starting with what you are most at risk |
| by being aware of various hurricane hazards and using | | | | of. |
| your knowledge to prepare for when a hurricane | | | | |