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2020….…Florida got lucky
        again!

Forecasters Predict Another
          “Above-Average” 2021
         Atlantic Hurricane Season
NOAA is currently discussing moving up the start of future
hurricane seasons to May 15. This is a change that may
occur starting in 2022.
There will be 17 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 3 to 4 major
hurricanes. More important than the number of named storms -
is the number of United States hurricane landfalls. Last year
(2020) saw 6 hurricanes make landfall – and this year will be as
dangerous, or even more dangerous than last year. You can
expect 4 to 5 United States hurricane landfalls in 2021 – two of
which will be dangerous major impact Category 3 to 4 hurricanes
– and most of the hurricane landfalls will likely occur in more
populated areas than last year – thus making 2021 a dangerous
hurricane season for the United States.

What is a Hurricane?
• A Hurricane is a Tropical Cyclone
  • Tropical Depression – winds less than 38 mph
  • Tropical Storm – winds 39mph to 73 mph
  • Hurricane – 74 mph and greater
     •   Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

What are the Categories?

Know the Hurricane Rules
        • Hurricane Watch
           – Hurricane conditions such as
             extreme winds are POSSIBLE to
             occur in 48 hours
        • Hurricane Warning
           – Hurricane conditions are
             EXPECTED to occur in 36 hours
        • Extreme Wind Warning
           – Hurricane strength winds -115
             mph or more - are expected
             within the hour.
              • Take shelter immediately in a
                 sturdy structure!

Personal Preparation
(Take care of your home & family first, not last)

                  •   Assemble your supply kit (LOTS
                      of WATER)
                  •   Assemble supply kit for your pets
                  •   Install your shutters
                  •   Fuel for your vehicle – keep your
                      tank full!
                  •   Car charger or external charges
                      for your cell phone
                  •   Keep ample cash on hand
                  •   Find an old-fashioned plug-in
                      phone
                  •   Monitor your battery powered
                      radio/TV

Red Cross Hurricane App
(type in red cross app and scroll down to “Hurricane”)

96 Hours Out (4 days)

Once a Hurricane Watch has been placed (96 Hours)
•   Track the storm and prepare for the worst
•   Set expectations early – communicate to
    residents what to expect (shut downs, etc.)
•   Notify the residents to store potential projectiles
    inside their units
•   Team to clear the storage areas
•   Team starts storing all the items that require
    more time
•   Purchase supplies for flood prevention

Flood Prevention

               Sandbags

FloodSax

72 Hours Out (3 days)
Once a Hurricane Watch has been placed (72 Hours)
•   Double check Inventory of Hurricane
    Preparedness
•   Staff to check for items left on common areas
    that could become projectiles
•   Finish putting remaining items in their
    designated storage space
•   Check and finish placing flood Sax or Sandbags
•   Instruct residents to close their shutters and
    remove any exterior items that could become
    projectiles

During the Storm
•   STAY SAFE! Follow the instructions of the
    authorities
•   Track the storm, communicate with site
•   Make sure security & staff (if any) are well
    stocked with clean up items, flashlights, a
    battery radio, change of shirts, and lots of food
    & water. (Note this is on a voluntary basis)
•   Communicate that no (or very limited) staff will
    be on site during Hurricane. It is strictly
    voluntarily

COVID-19 Potential
            IMPACTS
•   Expect longer power outages.
•   FEMA has made available a phone app that can
    allow insurance companies to provide estimates
    without an in-person visit.
•   At shelters, workers will conduct health
    screenings and temperature checks.
•   Potential of Ubers and Hotels to replace
    shelters and buses.
•   New items for your Hurricane Kit: extra hand-
    sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and at least two
    cloth face coverings per person.

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