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p style=margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: rgb(35, 36, 41); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 252); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 18.2px;>Tropical cyclones can produce heavy rainfall and sustained winds that can exceed 155 miles per hour (249 km/hr). The official seasons during which cyclones are predicted to become destructive hurricanes and typhoons are different in different areas, but the fact is that, at any time of year, a cyclone is capable of becoming a dangerous hazard.
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p style=margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: rgb(35, 36, 41); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 252); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;>Related Hazards
- Storm surge (rise in water level)
- High winds and heavy rainfall
- Flooding and landslides
- Storm tide (the combination of storm surge and high tide)
- Tornadoes
- Have an evacuation plan and disaster supply kit ready, including a radio and batteries.
- Install hurricane storm shutters or precut lumber for windows.
- Remove branches and small trees that may fall on your house.
- Clear clogged rain gutters and drains.
- Stock extra food, water, and batteries, in case of power failures.
- Fill large containers with water for cleaning and toilet flushing.
- Purchase a generator for emergency power supply needs.
- Secure loose objects that may blow away, such as outdoor furniture.
- Turn off water, electricity, and propane tanks, and unplug all appliances.
- Listen to local radio stations for official announcements and instructions.
- Stay indoors and away from windows and exterior walls and doors.
- Evacuate to sturdy buildings or public shelters, if advised or ordered to do so.
- Leave areas that may flood
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p style=margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: rgb(35, 36, 41); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 252); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 18.2px;>Tropical cyclones can produce heavy rainfall and sustained winds that can exceed 155 miles per hour (249 km/hr). The official seasons during which cyclones are predicted to become destructive hurricanes and typhoons are different in different areas, but the fact is that, at any time of year, a cyclone is capable of becoming a dangerous hazard.
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p style=margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; color: rgb(35, 36, 41); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 252); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;>Related Hazards
- Storm surge (rise in water level)
- High winds and heavy rainfall
- Flooding and landslides
- Storm tide (the combination of storm surge and high tide)
- Tornadoes
- Have an evacuation plan and disaster supply kit ready, including a radio and batteries.
- Install hurricane storm shutters or precut lumber for windows.
- Remove branches and small trees that may fall on your house.
- Clear clogged rain gutters and drains.
- Stock extra food, water, and batteries, in case of power failures.
- Fill large containers with water for cleaning and toilet flushing.
- Purchase a generator for emergency power supply needs.
- Secure loose objects that may blow away, such as outdoor furniture.
- Turn off water, electricity, and propane tanks, and unplug all appliances.
- Listen to local radio stations for official announcements and instructions.
- Stay indoors and away from windows and exterior walls and doors.
- Evacuate to sturdy buildings or public shelters, if advised or ordered to do so.
- Leave areas that may flood
