Every 13 to 18 year, a hurricane crosses within 50 miles (50 km) of southern New England. The Hurricanes Bob & Carol were the last two hurricanes in New England to make landfall. Hurricane season in New England usually occurs from June to November, but it can start early. Make sure you are aware of the weather forecast so that you can take necessary precautions. Hurricanes are very dangerous for both people and property. These are some tips to keep in your mind when you're dealing with hurricane season.
Tropical storm Hanna
The hurricane season is back and Tropical Storm Hanna is headed towards New England. This amazing image was taken by the satellite that monitors Hanna on August 29, 2008. The image was taken on Aug. 29, 2008 at 14:15 UTC (or 10:33 EDT) and shows the wind intensities reflected by the clouds.
The eye of Hanna will be moving over the eastern United States today before moving northeastward to the Mid-Atlantic tomorrow. The storm is expected bring heavy rainfall as well as flash flooding or isolated tornadoes. A coastal storm surge along the Chesapeake Bay & Albemarle Sound is also expected today. The threat of coastal flooding diminishes as it moves to the northeast.
Maximum sustained winds for tropical storm Hanna are near sixty mph with stronger gusts. Hanna's center was approximately 305 miles northeast from the northern Leeward Islands at latitude 20.3 North and longitude 78.5 West. Hanna was moving northward near 12 mph at the time of its initial landfall, but is expected to turn northwest during the day. Its minimum center pressure is 1002 milibars.
Hurricane Bob
Hurricane Bob was one storm that caused the greatest destruction to New England during hurricane season. It caused substantial damage and claimed the lives of 18 people. The storm caused $1 billion of damage in Southern New England, and $2.5 billion overall in New England. Although Hurricane Bob was not the last named hurricane to affect the area, Hurricane Edouard did make landfall at Nantucket in 1996.
Hurricane Bob struck Massachusetts near New Bedford and cut through Southeastern Massachusetts. In some parts of the region, the storm produced three to six inches of rain. It was a Category 3 Hurricane, so it generated winds of more than 75 mph and tore up coastal areas. In some areas, such Cape Cod, the storm surge reached seven-foot heights. Numerous coastal towns were left with power outages and damage as a result.
Hurricane Bob was the 2nd most powerful storm to hit New England in hurricane season. It peaked with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h). It caused significant damage and destruction in the region. The Atlantic hurricane season officially began in 1997 when Bob was renamed Bill.
Hurricane Carol
Hurricane Carol struck New England in 2013 during hurricane season. It brought with it high winds and a storm wave of over 14 feet. The storm caused extensive flooding in southern New England. In addition, Hurricane Carol dropped two to five inches of rain on most of the region, with up to six inches falling in the Northeast. Nearly 4000 homes, cars, and boats were damaged. The storm knocked out power in most of eastern Massachusetts.
Hurricane Carol experienced a weakening phase before it made landfall in the eastern United States. However, it quickly intensified as it moved north and northeastward. It passed Cape Hatteras, North Carolina on August 30, and was designated Category 2. Hurricane Carol's intensity was characterized by sustained winds of 120 km/h in some areas and gusts of up to 217 km/h in others.
FAQ
What should you do first in a survival situation
When faced with emergency situations, the first thing to do is assess the situation. You must know what's happening, where you are, how you got there.
Also, you need to be aware of what your environment can offer. For example, if you're in the middle of nowhere, you may not be able to use any form of communication.
If you don't know anything at all, then you need to start by learning as much as you can as fast as possible.
If you are in urgent danger, it's best that you seek medical help immediately. But if you're not in immediate danger, it might be worth taking some time to gather information to determine what happened.
What can you do to survive in an emergency situation?
There is no time to think about the next thing to say. So you need to make sure you are prepared for anything. Be prepared to deal with any unexpected problem.
If you're not sure how to proceed, it is essential to be flexible.
You'll likely face problems such as:
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Being stuck in a remote location
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Getting lost
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Limited food supply
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Running low on water
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Facing hostile people
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Face to face with wild animals
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Finding shelter
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Fighting off predators
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Lighting the fire
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Using tools
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Building shelters
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Hunting
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* Fishing
What are the basic skills for survival in the wild?
You must know how to start a fire when living off the land. It's more than lighting a match. You must also learn how to make a fire with friction and flint. Also, you need to be able to avoid being burned by the flames.
You'll need to know how to build shelter from natural materials, such as trees, grasses, leaves, etc. These materials will help you stay warm at night. And finally, you'll need to know how much water you need to survive.
Other Survival Skills
Other things will help you stay alive, but they aren't as vital as knowing how to light a fire. Although you can eat many different types of plants and animals, if your fire is not lit, you will be unable to cook them.
Also, you will need to be able to identify edible and non-edible food sources. You may become sick or die if this is not known.
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- The downside to this type of shelter is that it does not generally offer 360 degrees of protection and unless you are diligent in your build or have some kind of tarp or trash bags, it will likely not be very resistant to water. (hiconsumption.com)
- Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
- Not only does it kill up to 99.9% of all waterborne bacteria and parasites, but it will filter up to 1,000 liters of water without the use of chemicals. (hiconsumption.com)
- We know you're not always going to be 100% prepared for the situations that befall you, but you can still try and do your best to mitigate the worst circumstances by preparing for a number of contingencies. (hiconsumption.com)
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How To
How do you dress a wound?
To learn how to properly treat a wound, it takes a lot of effort. It is important to have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, as well as medical instruments. If you do not have enough experience, you may hurt yourself when dressing a wound. You can dress a cut or wound by following these steps.
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You should clean the wound completely. Make sure you don't leave any dirt or foreign items in your wound. Wrap the gauze around the wound after cleaning it. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water before you touch the wound.
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Apply pressure. Put two fingers under the skin at the edge of the wound. Apply pressure gently but firmly. This is a good way to stop bleeding.
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Be sure to cover the wound. You should cover the wound with sterile material. You can use nonwoven fabric or adhesive strips to cover the wound with sterile bands. Keep pressing down until the wound heals completely.
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After treatment, continue to monitor the wound. Be on the lookout for signs such as swelling, fever, pain, pus, pus, or reddening of the wound. These are signs that your wound is infected. This is a sign that the wound has become infected.
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Remove the bandage regularly. Every day, or when there are signs of infection, change the bandage.
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Warm water and soap are sufficient to clean the skin. Follow the directions on the package. Do not use alcohol because it may dry up the wound.
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Do not scratch the wound. The wound will bleed again if it is scratched.
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Take care when you are bathing. Badging increases your risk of infection.
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Keep the wound clean and dry. Your body temperature will increase as you recover from surgery. High temperatures could lead to complications. You should keep your wounds dry and cool.
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If you need help, get it. If you feel uncomfortable, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.