Smart Safety Solutions - Hurricane Safety

Hurricane Safety -- The Big Lesson Learned

Camille, Andrew, Katrina, and now Rita; what do all of these names have in common? They are four of the costliest and deadliest storms to hit the United States in the past 50 years. The most recent being Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. All of these hurricanes were clocked as being category 4 or 5, with winds surpassing 135 mph. Whole cities were wiped out and thousands of lives were lost due to these horrific disasters. Many people obeyed the warnings, but too many did not. Unfortunately, we can't prevent hurricanes from occurring, but we can be prepared. It's better to lose your property and possessions than to lose your life...or the life of someone you love. When it comes to hurricane safety, SAFETY comes first. We can give as many hurricane safety tips as we want, but unless they are heeded, they mean nothing.

The Importance of Hurricane Safety

During a hurricane, the danger is not necessarily the wind, but the water and storm surge. Storms surges can be in excess of 25 feet. Cities on the coast are in dire risk of being wiped out completely. These are the people who need to take hurricane safety more seriously than inland residents. Most of the lives are lost in the coastal cities.

After the hurricane, electricity may take a while to be turned back on because of all the looming dangers (downed power lines, water, debris). Food may be scarce, so stock up, and have plenty of clean drinking water. Make sure those who need medication have it prior to the storm. All these hurricane safety tips won't un-damage what has been damaged, but it will make things a little easier in the aftermath. We all hope that there is never another disaster like the ones mentioned, but if there is, please follow the hurricane safety tips and take care.