0 500 mi CANADA NEW 0 500 km BRUNSWICK NEWFOUNDLAND MERCATOR PROJECTION The scale is accurate along the equator. Elsewhere on the map, scale increases toward poles. MAINE 45° ATLANTIC HURRICANE TRACKING CHART NOVA SCOTIA Always remember VT. Portland If you live along the coast or in a low-lying area, if you live in a mobile home in an area subject to hurricane water or wind, N.H. or if authorities tell you to... Go! NEW YORK Storm Surge MASS. Boston A storm surge is a dome of water often 50 miles wide that comes sweeping across the coastline near the area CONN. where the eye of the hurricane makes landfall. The surge, aided by the hammering effect of breaking waves, R.I. acts like a giant bulldozer sweeping away everything in its path. Nine out of ten hurricane deaths are caused New York by storm surge. That's why it's important to leave well before a hurricane may come your way. PA. N.J. OHIO ° Wind Damage 40 MD. Hurricane winds can cause significant damage to homes and businesses far from the shore. Atlantic City If you live in an area anywhere near the path of a hurricane, you should take steps to protect Washington, D.C. DEL. property from high winds. Bring in anything from outside that may become airborne in high Ocean City winds, including toys, lawn chairs, trash cans, coconuts, etc. Cover all windows of your home. W. VA. KY. If shutters are not installed, use 3/4" marine plywood panels. Tape does not work, so it is not VIRGINIA recommended. Remain inside until authorities tell you the danger has passed. Norfolk Other Hurricane Effects

Hurricanes can produce flooding far inland, especially if the storm “stalls” or produces a lot of rain. N.C. Also, tornadoes can form when hurricanes come on shore. Ask your American Red Cross, Cape Hatteras National Weather Service, or emergency management office what to do in case of a flood or tornado. 35° Wilmington S.C. More Information More information about hurricanes, protection from wind damage, UNITED STATES floods, and tornadoes is available from your local American Red Cross chapter, National Weather GEORGIA Charleston BERMUDA MISS. ALA. Service Office, or emergency Savannah management agency. LA. Gulf Mobile Baton Lake Port Pensacola Jacksonville Charles Rouge

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