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Hurricanes
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What are Hurricanes?
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Hurricanes have caused lots of problems for along period of time. Hurricanes are powerful whirling storms the measure 200 to 300 miles in diameter. The hurricanes speeds can be from 74 miles per hour and on up. They are put in categories depending on how strong they are. The category's are as follows.
- Category One - 74 through 95 miles per hour
- Category Two - 96 through 110 miles per hour
- Category Three - 111 through 130 miles per hour
- Category Four - 131 through 155 miles per hour
- Category Five - 155 miles per hour or more
Hurricanes are more likely to occur during June 1st and November 30th.
What are some of the Safety Tips?
If you are ever caught in a hurricane, then according to FEMA for Kids, there are certain things that you need to know. FEMA advises that you keep basics such as a portable radio, food and water, with you. You should always have a storm kit prepared and available. This kit should contain: water, soup, flashlight, band-aids, sterile gauze pads, scissors, and tweezers. You should have on hand a several day supply of non-perishable foods with you; also keep an extra change of clothes, shoes, rain gear, and blankets. And don’t forget to stay indoors!
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