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How To: Survive A Natural Disaster
Natural disasters will occur on occasion, so I`m here to help you protect your home. True, sometimes you can`t predict or stop nature`s deadly course, but there are measures you can take to protect your home and yourself. Or, if the worst should happen, you can at least make sure that you will have the money to replace your valuables.
mother nature at work
In order to protect yourself from these destructive forces of nature, you must first understand what they do and how they can harm you. Hurricane What it is: A hurricane is a tropical storm that reaches sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or greater. When: The season lasts from the start of June to the end of November, but the peak months are August and September. Where: Hurricanes often occur in the Caribbean and can hit anywhere in the U.S. from the Gulf of Mexico to the East Coast. Tornado What it is: A tornado is a violent windstorm with a funnel shaped cloud. When: The season lasts from March to August. Where: They tend to occur in the center of the country. But tornadoes can occur anywhere and at any time. Earthquake What it is: An earthquake is shaking of the ground and movement of the earth caused by a release of energy along the geologic faults, or by volcanic activity. Earthquakes are measured on the Richter scale, which goes from 1 to 10. When: Earthquakes occur without warning. Where: Earthquakes tend to occur on the West Coast, but can happen anywhere. Wild Fire What it is: A wild fire is an unplanned, naturally occurring fire on wild land, requiring human intervention to avoid mass spreading. When: Late summer and early fall. The flames are further fanned by the combination of drought-like conditions and high winds. Where: Wild fires can happen anywhere you find dry conditions. The West is prime fire territory. Flood What it is: A flood is the rise of large amounts of water onto dry land. Next to fires, floods are the most common natural disasters. When: Any time. Where: Anywhere.
prevention tips
Pay attention to warnings Not every natural disaster can be predicted, but it`s important to listen to the news so that you can stay informed about pending hurricanes, fires, storms, and tornadoes. Knowing when to batten down the hatches and when to get out are half the battle. Fortify your home You won`t be able to do this on the eve of disaster, but building or remodeling your home above and beyond code will increase your chances of being the last man standing in the event of an all out emergency. This means bolting your home to its foundation, securing your roof, and generally making sure that your home is overbuilt rather than just built to the minimum legal requirements. The good news is that this kind of engineering shouldn`t cost that much (about $4,000 US for a 2,000 square-foot home). The bad news is that you probably won`t get any kind of relief from your insurance premiums if you retrofit. But you can ask. A deep foundation means a strong foundation. Think of your home as a ship at sea: the stronger your anchor (foundation), the less likely you are to have trouble. A strong, fire-resistant roof is critical to home protection in any area. Make sure your roof isn`t just cosmetic and that it`s secured to the structure of the house. Make sure your landscape won`t destroy your home.. By Jeff Bayer
How to Survive a Natural Disaster
It may be your worst nightmare to find yourself in the middle of a hurricane, tornado, earthquake or flood. The best way to help calm your worries is to have a plan in place if one of these disasters finds its way to your apartment. The staff at Apartments.com has compiled expert advice from around the country so that apartment-dwellers everywhere know what to do in an emergency. You may want to post the natural disaster tips that apply to your area of the country in a prominent place in your apartment building so that all your neighbors feel safer too.
Hurricanes From June-November coastal residents need to have a plan in place for surviving these angry storms. The National Weather Service provides this plan if a hurricane warning has been issued:
Leave low-lying areas.
Moor your boat securely or evacuate it.
Protect your windows with boards or shutters, NOT tape. Tape will not protect you.
Secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.
Fuel your car.
Have several days’ water supply in reserve.
Stay at home if your residence is sturdy and on high ground.
Leave mobile homes for more substantial shelter.
Stay indoors during the hurricane.
Hurricane watches indicate a possible threat in your area, while hurricane warnings mean that hurricane conditions are expected in your area within the next 24 hours. Do