Many times you cannot tell a young teenager what to do! With a hurricane, you cannot tell it where to go; Mother Nature has her own plans, and often, to our sorrow, we fail to remember, she always bats last. Those home and property owners who live in' Hurricane Alley' which is generally designated as parts of Florida and the outlying island are always aware of hurricane season, and take the necessary precautions to try and take a 'softball' hit rather than a 'fastball' at 100 miles per hour. In 2011 Hurricane Irene wrecked havoc and plenty of property damage up and down the eastern seaboard of the USA, leaving several dead, and over 2 million without power. Hurricanes: business shutdowns, evacuations, interrupted utility services, and over 5 billion in insured losses. Unforeseen homeowner damages? Let me count the ways. So what are the lessons of Hurricanes Katrina, Ike, Andrew, and now Issac? Well, preparations, diligence, and insurance coverage are a few thoughts. Cleanup and recovery is another story.
Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr). Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, signs, and trees blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the middle of the hurricane. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of the shoreline may be required. Only 3 Category Five Hurricanes have made landfall in the United States since records began: The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, Hurricane Andrew in August, 1992, and Hurricane Camille (1969). The 1935 Labor Day Hurricane struck the Florida Keys with a minimal pressure of 892 mb-- the lowest pressure ever observed in the United States. Hurricane Camille struck the Mississippi Gulf Coast causing a 25-foot storm surge. These inundated Pass Christian. Hurricane Andrew of 1992 made landfall over southern Miami-Dade County, Florida causing 26.5 billion dollars in losses-- the costliest hurricane on record. In addition, Hurricane Gilbert of 1988 was a Category Five hurricane at peak intensity and represents the strongest Atlantic tropical cyclone on record with a minimum pressure of 888 mb. On the subject of florida hurricane season: full story.
When a hurricane hits your home with water and fire damage, time is a critical concern, and clean up experience is required. Companies who specialize in water damage, structural cleaning and decontamination are some who should be contacted for bids. Also, since you are going to be contacting your insurance company, it might be worth your while to solicit several companies they can recommend who can handle the 'heavy lifting' from the standpoint of not only water or fire, but tree removal, as well.
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Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr). Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, signs, and trees blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the middle of the hurricane. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of the shoreline may be required. Only 3 Category Five Hurricanes have made landfall in the United States since records began: The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, Hurricane Andrew in August, 1992, and Hurricane Camille (1969). The 1935 Labor Day Hurricane struck the Florida Keys with a minimal pressure of 892 mb-- the lowest pressure ever observed in the United States. Hurricane Camille struck the Mississippi Gulf Coast causing a 25-foot storm surge. These inundated Pass Christian. Hurricane Andrew of 1992 made landfall over southern Miami-Dade County, Florida causing 26.5 billion dollars in losses-- the costliest hurricane on record. In addition, Hurricane Gilbert of 1988 was a Category Five hurricane at peak intensity and represents the strongest Atlantic tropical cyclone on record with a minimum pressure of 888 mb. On the subject of florida hurricane season: full story.
When a hurricane hits your home with water and fire damage, time is a critical concern, and clean up experience is required. Companies who specialize in water damage, structural cleaning and decontamination are some who should be contacted for bids. Also, since you are going to be contacting your insurance company, it might be worth your while to solicit several companies they can recommend who can handle the 'heavy lifting' from the standpoint of not only water or fire, but tree removal, as well.
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