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Having an emergency plan, supplies, and the training to use them will help change your Forecast calls for ‘normal’ family’s status from that of victim to survivor. The Baytown Office of Emergency hurricane season in 2016 MIAMI (AP) – U.S. government forecast- has happened, Bell said. Management suggests that your plan be based ers expect a near-normal Atlantic hurricane The last transition to a less-active hurricane upon the premise that you will be season, after three relatively slow years. But era happened in the 1970s, without the data they also say climate conditions that influence and computer models that forecasters have on your own for 7 days … one full week. storm development are making it difficult to now. “We’re watching it for the first time with — Bill Vola predict how many hurricanes and tropical very new eyes,” Sullivan said. storms will arise over the next six months. The 2015 season was slightly below av- Baytown emergency management coordinator The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- erage with 11 named storms, including two ministration’s outlook calls for a near-normal tropical storms that made landfall and caused season with 10 to 16 named storms, with four flooding in South Carolina and Texas. Source: National The Deadliest Storms Hurricane Center to eight hurricanes and one to four “major” The last major hurricane to strike the U.S. ones with winds reaching 111 mph and up. mainland was Hurricane Wilma, which cut Rank Hurricane Year Category Deaths The long-term season averages are 12 across Florida in 2005. Wind speeds, not dam- 1 Texas (Galveston) 1900 4 8,000a named storms, with six hurricanes and three age estimates, determine whether a hurricane 2 Fla. (Lake Okeechobee) 1928 4 2,500b major ones. is classified as “major” — that’s Category 3 3 Katrina (La., Miss.) 2005 3 1,200 The Atlantic hurricane season started June and up on the hurricane wind scale . 1, but tropical weather got a head start this Hurricane Ike was a large Category 2 at c 4 La. (Cheniere Caminanda) 1893 4 1,100 - 1,400 year: Hurricane Alex made an unseasonable landfall. In spite of its relatively low rank- 5 S.C./Ga. (Sea Islands) 1893 3 1,000 - 2,000d debut in January over the far eastern Atlantic. ing, the accompanying storm surge wreacked 6 Ga./S.C. 1881 2 700 Three more named tropical storms have al- devastation along the upper Texas coast as it ready made an appearance since then: Bonnie made landfall right up Galveston Bay. 7 Audrey (La., Texas) 1957 4 416e in late May followed by Colin and Danielle Since 2005, the population in the 185 coast- 8 Fla. (Keys) 1935 5 408 earlier this month. While none threatened line counties most threatened by hurricanes 9 La. (Last Island) 1856 4 400 Texas, two of them were in the Gulf of Mex- has grown 8.7 percent to 59.2 million people, 10 Fla. (Miami)/Miss./Ala./Pensacola 1926 4 372 ico. according to U.S. Census estimates. Overall, a. Could be as high as 12,000 c. Total including offshore losses d. August It’s unclear whether a decades-long high-ac- 143.6 million people – 44.7 percent of the b. Could be as high as 3,000 near 2,000 e. At least tivity era for Atlantic hurricanes has ended, U.S. population – from Maine to Texas could said Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane fore- be living in harm’s way.
Source: National caster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Cen- Other census figures hint at the potential The Costliest Storms Hurricane Center ter. Meanwhile, El Niño is dissipating while financial risks throughout those states: 60.1 Rank Hurricane Year Category Damage* La Niña looms for the season’s peak from Au- million housing units and 3.3 million business gust through October. establishments with 52.3 million paid work- 1 Katrina (Fla., La., Miss.) 2005 3 $108,000,000,000 El Niño is the natural warming of parts ers. 2 Ike (Texas, La.) 2008 2 $29,520,000,000 of the Pacific Ocean that changes weather Ferocious storm winds aren’t the deadliest 3 Andrew (Fla., La.) 1992 5 $26,500,000,000 worldwide. That tends to reduce hurricane ac- threat. According to the National Hurricane 4 Wilma (Fla.) 2005 3 $21,007,000,000 tivity in the Atlantic, while La Niña tends to Center in Miami, storm surge and rainfall increase it. flooding combine for three-quarters of all 5 Ivan (Ala., Fla.) 2004 3 $18,820,000,000 The active storm era associated with warm U.S. deaths from hurricanes, tropical storms 6 Charley (Fla.) 2004 4 $15,113,000,000 Atlantic temperatures and stronger West Afri- or tropical depressions. 7 Rita (La., Texas) 2005 3 $12,037,000,000 can monsoons began in 1995, but recent hur- Rising sea levels are expected to increase 8 Frances (Fla.) 2004 2 $9,507,000,000 ricane seasons showed shifts toward a cooler the vulnerability of coastal communities to phase marked by colder waters and a weaker flooding from tropical systems. Recent- re 9 Allison (Texas) 2001 TS** $9,000,000,000 monsoon, Bell said. search indicates climate change is likely to 10 Jeanne (Fla.) 2004 3 $7,660,000,000 Each era can last 25 to 40 years, and it might * Not adjusted for inflation ** Tropical storm take years to determine whether the transition see average • Page 3B
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surge flooding as well as Average reconstruction cost. Planning key to maintaining Continued from page 1B The reconstruction val- make hurricanes more in- ue is based on the estimate tense in the future. for complete replacement Improved computer after 100 percent destruc- medications after the storm models show that warm- tion. By Rod Evans prevent a dan- tions for several ing displaced from your ing atmospheric condi- Texas ranks third among Special to The Sun gerous situ- days from a home, and medications tions may hinder tropical the states, behind Florida ation from different that require special stor- cyclone development and Louisiana, in the num- For people who depend develop- pharma- age instructions demand worldwide, says David ber of homes considered at on prescription or over ing. cy than advance planning as well. Nolan, a University of risk — just over 500,000. the counter medications “Pa- the one “If you have to leave Miami professor of atmo- In the value of homes to manage their health tients you are your home and you take spheric sciences. at risk, though, it drops to conditions, the effects of should accus- medications that require But the hurricanes fifth-place. a hurricane can have far keep a tomed refrigeration, be sure to that do form could grow The Houston area reaching and potentially minimum to using. pack a small cooler with more intense because alone is estimated to have harmful repercussions. of a 10- This in- ice packs,” Boyd adds. ocean temperatures will 280,112 homes at risk in Faced with the pros- day sup- terim drug According to Harris be higher, Nolan says. a maximum storm-surge pect of having to evacu- ply of their store will not County Precinct 2 Com- Warm ocean waters feed event, ranking seventh ate from their homes, or medications on have your missioner Jack Morman’s hurricanes like fuel in an among U.S. metropolitan being unable to navigate hand,” Boyd said. prescription office, patients whose engine. areas. flooded or otherwise “It’s a good idea to records on file, medical care requires that “The ones that do occur However, that num- blocked streets to get to always keep a list of so having a list of they use a respirator, oxy- could be a little bit stron- ber is increased by about the drug store, or if pow- the medications you take, all prescription and gen or electronic medical ger,” Nolan says, “but the 100,000 homes at risk of er outages force store along with your pharma- over the counter medica- equipment should make cy name and number and changes over the next 10, flooding overall in -a ma closures, some patients tions will go a long way arrangements to transport your physician’s name 20, 30 years would be very jor hurricane, as the area could be placed in life toward ensuring that you their equipment and sup- and number, in your wal- is subject to both salt-wa- threatening medical situ- small, almost undetect- let or purse.” are able to continue tak- plies with them. Also, if ter flooding from a storm able.” ations. But Kiska Boyd, In the event you must ing your medications on you are the caregiver for A study done by Core- surge and fresh-water pharmacy director at evacuate your home fol- schedule. an elderly person or their Logic, a California-based flooding from rainwater Houston Methodist San lowing a natural disaster, Boyd says it’s im- neighbor, make sure they property intelligence com- — nearly 60,000 homes Jacinto Hospital, says it may become necessary portant to keep track of have adequate evacuation pany, shows risk of poten- are in areas where both are careful planning before to secure your medica- where your prescriptions plans or assist them in tial damage from storm considered to be a risk. the storm hits can help were filled while - be making such plans. Hurricane categories predict wind damage, but not the whole story The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane in the scale, as storm surge values Category Two destroys smaller structures with miles (10 km). larger structures damaged by Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the are highly dependent on the slope Some roofing material, door, Category Five hurricane’s present intensity. This and window damage of buildings. battering of floating debris. -Ter of the continental shelf in the Complete roof failure on many Considerable damage to shrub- rain continuously lower than 5 is used to give an estimate of the landfall region. residences and industrial build- bery and trees with some trees ft above mean sea level may be potential property damage and The Saffir-Simpson scale can ings. Some complete building blown down. Considerable dam- flooded inland 8 miles (13 km) flooding expected along the coast be misleading if not used along- failures with small utility build- age to mobile homes, poorly con- or more. Evacuation of low-lying from a hurricane landfall. Wind side other measures. ings blown over or away. All structed signs, and piers. Coast- residences with several blocks of speed is the determining factor Hurricane Ike was shrubs, trees, and signs blown al and low-lying escape routes the shoreline may be required. only a category two down. Complete destructon of flood 2-4 hours before arrival of storm, but caused Category Four mobile homes. Severe and exten- the hurricane center. Small craft The Saffir- major destruction More extensive curtainwall sive window and door damage. in unprotected anchorages break due to the accompa- failures with some complete roof Low-lying escape routes are cut moorings. Simpson Scale nying storm surge. structure failures on small res- by rising water 3-5 hours before Miles Category Three idences. Shrubs, trees, and all arrival of the hurricane center. Kilometers Category One Category Per Knots Some structural damage to signs are blown down. Complete Major damage to lower floors of Per Hour No real damage to Hour small residences and utility build- destruction of mobile homes. Ex- all structures located less than 15 building structures. ings with a minor amount of tensive damage to doors and win- ft above sea level and within 500 Tropical 39-73 34-63 63-118 Damage primarily to Storm curtainwall failures. Damage to dows. Low-lying escape routes yards of the shoreline. Massive unanchored mobile shrubbery and trees with foliage may be cut by rising water 3-5 evacuation of residential areas on Cat 1 74-95 64-82 119-153 homes, shrubbery, blown off trees and large tress hours before arrival of the hur- low ground within 5-10 miles (8- Cat 2 96-110 83-95 154-177 and trees. Some blown down. Mobile homes and ricane center. Major damage to 16 km) of the shoreline may be re- Cat 3 111-130 96-113 178-209 damage to poorly poorly constructed signs are de- lower floors of structures near quired.Hurricane Gilbert of 1988 constructed signs. Cat 4 131-155 114- 210-249 stroyed. Low-lying escape routes the shore. Terrain lower than 10 was a Category Five hurricane at Also, some coastal 135 are cut by rising water 3-5 hours ft above sea level may be flooded peak intensity and is the strongest road flooding and before arrival of the hurricane requiring massive evacuation of Atlantic tropical cyclone of re- Cat 5 155 135 249 minor pier damage. center. Flooding near the coast residential areas as far inland as 6 cord.
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They 1 - Pair sneakers ❏ 1 - Small bottle waterless ❏ ❏ ❏ Photograph or film your 3 - Cans of soup, stew, may compound thirst and 1 - Cap or work hat hand sanitizer ❏ house outside and inside chicken, tuna, spaghetti, tend to be nutritionally poor.) 2 - Sets sleeping wear ❏ ______❏ ❏ List your valuables, serial etc. Cooking & eating supplies 2 - Shower/bath towels ❏ ______❏ 3 - Cans of fruit or fruit ❏ numbers, age, and cost (per family, unless otherwise 2 - Washcloths ❏ cocktail, assorted ❏ Storage of Supplies Chemical light sticks noted) 1 - Set bedding sheets & ❏ ❏ ❏ Small plastic jar (4 oz) 2 - 18 gallon (or larger) Battery powered smoke ❏ 2 - Mechanical can openers blanket peanut butter ❏ 1 - Cot, air mattress (full plastic storage tubs with detector ❏ ❏ 2 - “Church key” bottle ❏ Small plastic jar (4 oz) jam or size, max), or sleeping bag snap on lids (lockable is ______honey openers ❏ optional) Family Disaster Plan ❏ Pillows ❏ ❏ Melba Toast or Club 10 - Paper plates (per ❏ 1 - Small hard sided luggage (Do this before hurricane person) 1 - Small flashlight crackers ❏ 1 - Battery powered book (for personal hygiene, season) ❏ ❏ 10 - Sets plastic knife, fork, Powdered drink mix light medications, etc.) ❏ Discuss with your family the ❏ spoons (per person) ❏ Crackers or chips ❏ 1 - Battery powered AM/ 1 - Medium-sized backpack type of hazards you may ❏ ❏ 10 - Plastic, paper, or ______FM/cassette/CD player with (for portability) encounter ❏ styrofoam cups (per person) ❏ 1 - Metal lockable box for ______❏ earphones ❏ Locate a safe room or area 1 - “Safety Fuel” heating ❏ cash and personal papers Dinner stove (uses jelled alcohol, 3 - Sets replacement in your home if you are ❏ 3 - Pouches of commercially batteries for each above Money & Papers per person staying like Sterno or Chafing fuel) ❏ ❏ pre-cooked main entrées: ❏ ______(Sealed in plastic bags) Find shelter locations and 3 - Cans “safety fuel” ❏ ❏ Jambalaya, chicken, ❏ ______Cash in small bills ($1, $5 & requirements 2 - Small pots (1 for heating ❏ spaghetti, stew, etc. food, 1 for heating water) Medications & Hygiene $10) sufficient for 3-5 days Determine escape routes ❏ 3 - Pouches of commercially ❏ 1 - Small fry pan (optional) per person until access to banks or and establish a meeting pre-cooked rice, pasta, or ❏ ❏ ATM’s can be established place 1 ea - Sturdy plastic/nylon 30 - Day supply of ALL ❏ ❏ potatoes Social Security card Have an out-of-state friend/ spatula and cook spoon prescription medications ❏ ❏ 6 - Cans assorted ❏ Health care insurance card family member as a contact 1 - Pint plastic bottle in original prescription ❏ ❏ vegetables cooking oil containers Home insurance card or Plan now for your pet’s ❏ Crackers, chips, ❏ ❏ policy number safety and/or shelter Small plastic bottles of your 1 - Small box Aspirin, or ❏ ❏ breadsticks, etc favorite spices other OTC (over the counter) Driver’s license (make sure Keep a list of emergency ❏ Cookies, snack cakes, solid ❏ address is current!) telephone numbers 1 - Pint plastic bottle hand analgesic ❏ ❏ chocolate bars, etc. dishwashing detergent and ❏ 1 - Small bottle of OTC Vehicle insurance card Check your homeowner’s ❏ ❏ ______bleach allergy antihistamine Birth certificate insurance policy before ❏ ❏ ______❏ 1 - Plastic/nylon dish ❏ 1 - Small bottle of rubbing COPY of Warranty Deed (to hurricane season begins: Snacks sponge/scrubber alcohol prove home ownership) flood damage is not usually ❏ ❏ ❏ List of critical personal and covered! ❏ Trail mix 3 - Rolls paper towels 1 - Small box band aids, ❏ family addresses and phone ❏ Stock non-perishable ❏ Unsalted nuts 12 - Assorted size sealable antiseptic ointment ❏ numbers emergency supplies before ❏ Hard candies plastic bags 1 - Small bottle OTC anti- ❏ ❏ List of medications and hurricane season ❏ Granola bars 12 - Tall kitchen trash bags diarrhea medication ❏ ❏ health concerns ❏ Get your disaster supply kit ❏ Dried fruit mixes 2 - Boxes of 50 wooden 1 - Bottle antacids ❏ ❏ Credit card information assembled and ready ❏ ______safety matches (sealed in Feminine hygiene supplies ❏ ❏ Bank account numbers ❏ Check your radio and ❏ ______plastic bag) Toothbrush & toothpaste, ❏ ❏ Texas road map or GPS replace the batteries (Note: all of these can be 1 - Small fire extinguisher floss, etc. ❏ ❏ ❏ ______❏ Know basic first-aid and eaten with minimal heating 1 - Cooler for ice 1 - Small plastic bottle ❏ ❏ ______CPR and keep a first-aid kit or without cooking if ______antiseptic mouthwash ❏ ❏ ❏ ______necessary) ______Shaving supplies and kit Pets (manual only, no electric) ❏ Arrange for a shelter if you ❏ Small box of pre-moistened evacuate Know the terms Anatomy of a Tropical Depression found. ANATOMY OF A An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms Spiral Rainbands with a defined surface Bands of heavy circulation and maximum convective showers that sustained winds of 38 spiral inward toward the MPH (33 knots) or less. storm’s center. Sustained winds are de- Short Term Watches fined as one-minute- av Hurricane Hurricanes are born in the steamy late-summer environment of the erage wind measured at and Warnings HURRICANE tropics when rapidly evaporating ocean waters combine with strong about 33 ft (ten meters) These warnings provide EXHAUST above the surface. detailed information wind currents. Several hundred miles wide and packing winds of Hot air is about specific hurricane more than 100 mph, hurricanes cool the Earth by sucking heat drawn into the atmosphere Tropical Storm threats, such as flash from the Earth’s surface and drawing it into the upper An organized system of floods and tornadoes. atomosphere (above 40,000 feet). strong thunderstorms with a defined surface Storm Surge A dome of water pushed circulation and maximum SPIRALING onshore by hurricane and sustained winds of 39–73 STORM MPH. tropical storm winds. Storm surges can reach CLOUDS Hurricane 25 feet high and be 50– An intense tropical 1000 miles wide. weather system of strong thunderstorms with a Storm Tide well-defined surface -cir A combination of storm culation and maximum surge and the normal sustained winds of 74 tide (i.e., a 15-foot storm MPH or higher. surge combined with a EYE WALL two foot normal high tide Storm’s Eye over the mean sea level fiercest winds The roughly circular area created a 17-foot storm of comparatively light tide). winds that encompass- es the center of a severe Hurricane season tropical cyclone. The eye The part of the year hav- is either completely or ing a relatively high in- EYE cidence of hurricanes. partially (at least 50 per- Cool air descends into cent) surrounded by the The hurricane season in the 20-mile-wide eye, eye-wall cloud, an orga- the Atlantic, Caribbean creating a small center nized band or ring of cu- and Gulf of Mexico runs of calm weather mulonimbus clouds. from June first to Novem- ber 30. The season in the Eye Wall Eastern Pacific basin runs A ring of cumulonim- from May 15 to Novem- bus clouds that swirl ber 30. The season in the SPIRALING around the eye where Central Pacific basin runs WINDS SPIN the heaviest precipitation from June first to Novem- COUNTER- and strongest winds are ber 30. CLOCKWISE 2016 Atlantic Tropical U.S. HURRICANE BREEDING Cyclone Names GROUNDS Alex Hermine Otto HIGH WINDS WARM WATERS
Bonnie Igor Paula AFRICA In the lower few thousand feet of the Colin Julia Richard hurricane, air flows in toward the center and SOUTH ATLANTIC Danielle Karl Shary whirls upward. These spiraling winds gain AMERICA OCEAN Earl Lisa Tobias speed as they approach the central eye, just as currents do in a whirlpool. The narrower Fiona Matthew Virginie the eye, the stronger the winds. Gaston Nicole Walter SOURCE: The National Hurricane Center AP Illustrations Sunday, June 26, 2016 Hurricane Preparedness The Baytown Sun 7B
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