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Natural Disasters

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Hurricanes can be one of the most deadliest and most expensive natural disasters; there are many ways people can prepare for it. Preparation is key to surviving one of these disasters. In order to prepare for such a phenomenon, people can secure their homes, inform your family and make an evacuation plan, and purchase enough supplies to prepare for the worst. Hurricanes produce an astronomical amount of wind and rain which can create massive damage. There are numerous things we can do to help prevent some of the catastrophic damage. First, bring in all outdoor furniture; which can include grills, lawn chairs, outdoor patio tables, couches, and chairs. You also need to bring in all potted plants that can become a projectile during heavy winds. Some people feel it is necessary to drain some of their pool water to prevent overflowing from the torrential rain associated with hurricanes. For disasters such as hurricanes, you need to protect your windows and glass doors. This can be done in two ways; hurricane shutters or hurricane impact windows. According to Storm Solutions, “Hurricane shutters are put up to protect the interior of a home from flying debris.” (Hawley, par. 4.) Hurricane shutters have to be put up and taken down for every hurricane. Hurricane shutters can be metal, accordion, or if those aren’t available, plywood can be used as an alternative. People that live on the water, where there is a high chance of storm surge, will most likely be ordered to

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