The Threat Of The Tropical Cyclone

For millions of people living near the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of the United States, a team of weather experts in Miami were helping make a difference between another hurricane disaster and safe evacuations in the wake of the oncoming storm. These experts are trained to interpret data from satellites, weather stations and specialized computer equipment to give the public advance warning of hurricanes barreling toward any shores (Treaster, 2007, p. 26).

Hurricanes have been appearing more throughout the years and causing more damage than ever to homes. Hurricane experts who study these changes try to make theories on why there are increases in cyclone activity. Some blame global warming, while others say it is the warm air mixing with the cold air that promotes favorable tropical cyclone development. The world is occasionally changing and nowadays, it can be anything from carbon monoxide from vehicles or aerosols being released into the atmosphere that creates a warmer planet and in turn, deadlier hurricanes. The strength of hurricanes usually increases as they make landfall and if the wind or water does not destroy a home, something that the hurricane picks up and lays right through one’s home can. People who find themselves in the aftermath of a

Living in Florida there are many things to be worried about from alligators, hot heat, and the most important hurricanes. The first hurricane I experienced was in the first two months of me living in Florida. I moved here from New York and I had no idea what to expect when I heard that a hurricane was coming. It was like nothing I had experienced before, seeing a tree pulled from the ground by only water and wind was a devastating experience that I was something I did not expect to see. After the hurricane, my dad went to the store and bought as much; canned food, water bottles, candles, flashlights and batteries he could find to make sure that just in case another hurricane hit we would be prepared. After the hurricane, I started to wonder about better ways on how to prepare for another hurricane. Especially, living in Florida there are

RELEVANCE STATEMENT: According to an article on USA Today, by Doyle Rice, Texas is one of the top 3 states that are likely to experience a hurricane, most specifically the Gulf Coast area. In the beginning, I asked who has experience a hurricane and the majority raised their hand. If you have not, because you recently arrived to the RGV and used to live in a city where hurricanes were not common, then there is a big possibility that you will eventually experience a hurricane.

When it comes to predicting a Hurricane obviously the earlier it’s predicted the better the outcome will be, it will give the government and citizens more time to prepare and evacuate city’s or even a state if necessary. “Once a hurricane has formed, it can be tracked. Scientists can usually predict its path for 3-5 days in advance” (Samsot). Giving a city to a state possibly only 3 days to evacuate is not long enough for everyone to pack up as many belongings as they can and leave the area. If meteorologists are able to predict when a hurricane is going to form and project the path the time to prepare will increase significantly. What the

The United states has had many hurricanes throughout history, though only a few have turned the world upside down and have had mass casualties in it. Although hurricane Katrina hit many areas two of the hardest areas that Katrina hit was New Orleans and Mississippi. On August 23,2005 people living in the Bahamas embraced for a tropical depression that would later turn into what was known as hurricane Katrina. The tropical storm started out with wind 's speed as high as 38 miles per hour. Meteorologist watched out for the hurricane and observed the bearing of it 's development. When meteorologist precept the depression, transforming into a hurricane with wind 's speeds as high as 39-73 miles per hour meteorologist were compelled to

In 2005 during the coastal hurricane season there were many hurricanes. People were prepared for small hurricanes and small wind. Although as it be, not even Houdini could have predicted

On Aug 30, 2017 a extremely powerful hurricane formed in the Atlantic as a category 2 hurricane. As days past the large gust and wind and rain turn from a category 2 to a category 3 hurricane and as days past it fluctuated between a category 2 to a 3 back to a 2. On September 4, 2017 that was the day everyone in the state of Florida became very in tune to make sure we were ready for a category 5 hurricane. Looking at the news as they played out every scenario as to where this storm would head was miserable. I never had so many sleepless nights. As the days past of stocking up on water, Non-perishable foods, flashlight candles, gas. In preparation for the

When preparing for a category 4 hurricane the first thing that needs to be done is activate all first responders including law enforcement, EMS, and fire department. Once the first responder is activated utilize the emergency system to notify the public of the impact location, this communication is sent via TV, Radio and cellular, also order a mandatory evacuation of all mobile homes and location in the path of the storm. Have all designated evocation location prepared and ready to receive people in the need of shelter. The local and State level would be called on to activate their emergency plan in perpetration of the disaster arriving. At the state level the National Guard should be placed on standby in event the hurricane has a disastrous

Hurricane Irma was a massive category five hurricane that has recently just hit Florida and “left an estimate of 10,000 people homeless” (Miami Herald,par. 1). Water and bread were very difficult to find, and gas lines would wrap around corners. Many people evacuated. Protecting homes, buying supplies, and having an evacuation plan are known as some of the best ways that people prepare for a category 5 hurricane.

In today’s world, there has been one disaster or another, and hurricanes are one of those disasters that always happens. But, for one reason or another we are never prepared or understand the danger of any type of hurricane over a category one. Most of us have been through many hurricanes, like this learner who has lived in Miami, Fla. for over 30 years, and experienced her last hurricane which was Hurricane Andrew. Warnings are always given, first responders are trained to all ways be on alert, and FEMA is supposed to be ready to jump in once the storm has done its damage. But we can never be prepared, because hurricanes are unpredictable, and can become deadly for citizens and create millions of dollars in damages. Within this post we will discuss Hurricane Katrina, preparedness and Emergency management before and after the disaster.

Hurricanes are one of nature’s most natural occurrences and intense phenomenal storms. Yet, as phenomenal as they are, they are still one of the deadliest and disastrous natural occurrences that continue to plague costal residents with fears of their homes being destroyed, their towns wiped out, and loved ones either disappearing or dying.

Hurricanes are among the costliest and the most destructive of natural disasters. Since 1995, the United States has witnessed more intense activities by hurricanes with Mobile County in Alabama experiencing hurricane Ivan and hurricane Dennis in 2004 and 2005 (Link, 2010). In 2005, Hurricane Katrina was the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes to have hit the United States and was rated category three in Mobile County (Marchi, 2007). The response to the disaster was poor owing to the lack of proper disaster preparedness as

Not only is the destruction of hurricanes like these very extensive. The consequences are also bound to linger for years (Hench, 2012). These concerns confront the clean-up and recovery team. The immediate objective for

An unwanted change in weather can change a life in a matter of hours. A hurricane is a tropical storm that occurs near oceans and on coasts. Hurricanes in Florida happen often and the citizens in the affected area will need to be prepared for these storms. This will be how to be ready for and handle a level one to a level three hurricane. In a level three hurricane extensive damage to buildings and flooding along the coast occur. Following these steps will not guarantee safety from a hurricane. The materials needed will be a three day supply of nonperishable food and bottled water (three gallons of water per person, per day), toiletries such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo, a bucket to use for the restroom, sleeping bags and pillows, flashlights, plastic bags, a basic first aid kit, boards of plywood that has a size that is dependent on the size of the home’s windows, corrosion-resistant screws at least two inches in length (amount varying in amount and size of windows, read below for instructions and then with the measurements of the windows get the proper amount of screws), a drill, a television, and a radio.