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The Pilgrim ARC supports and maintains
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THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED
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WA1YFV
Packet link Equipment inside RF proofed enclosure. |
WA1KZT
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(CLICK HERE FOR HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS INFO)
(CLICK HERE FOR BEAUFORT WIND STRENGTH SCALE)
(CLICK HERE FOR SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE)
Click link below for current wx info and maps:
http://www.weather.com/homepage.html
(Posted
HURRICANE AWARENESS PART 1
National Weather Service
Hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. For
Period. Since 1900...30 of the 38 tropical storms and hurricanes
Have struck in August and September. Of the 9 hurricanes which
Made landfall in southern
August Or September. The exception was the
Of 1916 which made landfall on July 21st. Bertha becomes one of
Five tropical storms to have affect the region in prior to August
1st. Now is the time to review what you need to do to protect
Yourself and your family...Should a hurricane threaten the area
Later this summer.
...The evacuation question...To stay or leave...
Coastal residents May need to decide whether or not to evacuate.
If local officials recommend that you evacuate...Do so
Immediately.
...Know the elevation of your property above mean sea level.
...Know the quickest route to the nearest storm shelter.
...If possible you May wish to make prior arrangements with
Family or friends.
...If you live in a mobile or modular home...Plan to leave.
...Realize that you will not be the only one heading inland.
Be ready to leave on short notice.
...Be sure to have pictures or at the very least...Serial
Numbers and a description of items in your house for
Insurance purposes. Take your copy of the policy with
You.
...Boat owner and marina operators...
The boating community almost always suffers large losses when a
Hurricane comes ashore. The boat owner in particular must stay up
To date on the latest forecasts and positions of tropical storms
And hurricanes...And be ready to act long before the storm makes
Its final approach.
...Boat owners should have all the necessary gear on board
For properly tieing down the vessel at the start of the
Boating season. Precious time will be lost if you are
Rushing around searching for gear when the storm is
Approaching.
...Realize that you May not be able to pull your boat out of
The water. Your only alternative will be to properly tie
Your boat down. Practice these procedures at the start
Of the season.
...Have a plan worked out with the marina operator so there
Are no questions or any confusion when the time comes to
Tie up or pull the boat out of the water.
...Be sure to remove any non-Essential items and have
Pictures and a written description of the vessel for
Insurance purposes.
...The inland wind threat...
Inland residents May not need to evacuate...But must properly
Prepare their property for high winds and disrupted utility power.
...Boarding up windows is a necessity for homes exposed to
High winds. Have nails and boards on hand for this
Purpose.
...Know where you will store outdoor furniture.
...Be ready to obtain bottled water. Local water supplies
Often become contaminated after hurricanes.
...Have plenty of batteries on hand for flash lights...AM/fm
Radios...And your NOAA weather radio.
...Do not use candles. Many people have been injured or
Killed during and after hurricanes from fires set off by
Candles.
...Have canned food and other items that do not need
Refrigeration on hand. It is almost a certainty that
Electrical and phone power will be disrupted.
...The "often forgotten" river flood threat...
While most southern new englanders relate hurricanes to severe
Coastal flooding...And rightfully so...History shows us that 15
Tropical storms and hurricanes since 1900 have caused significant
Inland small stream and river flooding.
...Know where the closest storm shelter is located...And the
Quickest route to it.
...Be ready to evacuate immediately if flooding occurs or is
Expected to occur.
...If the inland river flood threat is high...You May wish to
Evacuate before the hurricane hits.
...Like coastal residents and boat owners...Have pictures and
Descriptions of items in your home for insurance purposes.
Of all the many weather hazards that affect southern new
Most other weather hazards...A hurricane can impact every area of
Inundation...Severe wind damage both along the coast as well as
Inland...And torrential rainfall resulting in widespread small
Stream and river flooding. Respect the power of the hurricane
And be ready to act should one pose a threat to our area.
The public information statement for Wednesday will discuss
Actions you should take when a hurricane watch is issued.
HURRICANE AWARENESS PART 2
A hurricane watch is issued when hurricane conditions are
possible
In the designated watch area within the next 36 hours. It is
Essential that you keep informed about the progress of the
Hurricane and take the necessary preparedness actions to minimize
Property losses and personal risk.
You should have a hurricane tracking chart handy. Many local
Radio or tv stations broadcast this information. Your local NOAA
Weather radio station will always broadcast the latest positions
As a hurricane approaches along with a variety of storm related
Information. Its your best source of weather information...At
Your fingertips...24 hours a day.
When a hurricane threatens...Your National Weather Service urges
You to follow these preparedness rules:
...Evacuation possibility...
...Make arrangements now for the relocation of pets should
You have to evacuate. Many shelters do not allow pets.
...Have your car filled with gas and ready to go should you
Be asked to leave your home.
...Be certain of which shelter you must go to and what the
Safest route is.
...Anyone living in a mobile home should plan to relocate to
A more sturdy shelter.
...Emergency supplies...
...Make sure you get refills on needed prescriptions and
Other personal supplies.
...Have plenty of batteries for radios and flashlights.
...Have a full tank of gas in your car.
...Stock up on packaged foods and canned goods that require
Little or no cooking or refrigeration.
...Put aside bottles of fresh water.
...Have boards and nails on hand to protect exposed windows.
...Boat owners...
...Remove your boat from the water. You will not have time if
You wait for the warning to be issued. Remember that you
Will not be the only person at your location trying to get
A boat out of the water.
...For those that cannot remove the boat from the water...Tie
Up your boat at this time. Be sure to have plenty of extra
Lines...Chaffing gear and fenders. Fully charge the
...Insure your vessel is as watertight as possible.
...Remove all non-Permanent equipment.
...Miscellaneous items...
...Move all outdoor furniture and toys indoors.
...Remove the pool cover and store it inside. Fill
The pool with water and remove any non-Permanent
Equipment.
...After you are through...Check on your neighbors and see
If they need assistance.
If you follow these steps when a hurricane watch is issued...You
Will be prepared and ready to act quickly and calmly should the
Watch be upgraded to a warning.
The Thursday public information statement will discuss the
actions
To take for those that must evacuate once the hurricane warning
is
Issued.
HURRICANE AWARENESS PART 3
When a hurricane warning is issued...You must act swiftly to
Protect your property and reduce personal risk. A hurricane
Warning means that destructive winds of 74 mph or higher and
Dangerously high tides can be expected in the warning area within
24 hours.
Your National Weather Service urges you to follow these safety
Tips if you must evacuate:
...Before you leave your home...
...Make sure that all family members not at home know where
You will be staying.
...Move valuable items to higher points within your home or
Have a close friend or relative inland store them for you.
...Turn off all gas...Water and electrical services.
...Unplug all electrical items.
...Lock all windows and doors and wedge sliding glass doors
To prevent them from lifting out of their tracks.
...If you have not done so already...Move all outdoor items
Including furniture...Plants...And trash cans indoors.
...Pack enough clothes for all family members heading to the
Storm shelter.
...Bring along the important papers including insurance
Policies...Inventory lists...And medical information.
...Travel tips...
...Do not drive farther than necessary.
...Take familiar routes...Especially if you are traveling at
Night.
...Make sure you have a full tank of gas.
...Always leave before the onset of gale force winds and
Heavy rain.
A false period of calm before conditions deteriorate
Rapidly. Do not be fooled.
...Items to take to the shelter...
...Take along blankets...Sleeping bags...Pillows and towels.
...Take along any necessary medications as well as personal
Hygiene items including soap...A toothbrush and
Toothpaste.
...Remember that pets...Alcoholic beverages...And weapons are
Not allowed at evacuation shelters.
Following these actions will make this very stressful and
Difficult time go a bit more smoothly. Always keep updated on the
Latest statements during the storm...And be ready to evacuate
Immediately. The more you have prepared...The less time will be
Needed for you and your family to make the transition to the
storm
Shelter.
The Friday public information statement will address actions for
Inland residents to take for those staying at home when a
Hurricane warning is issued.
HURRICANE AWARENESS PART 4
National Weather Service
When a hurricane warning is issued...Inland residents must be
Ready to act swiftly to protect their property and reduce
personal
Risk. A hurricane warning means that destructive winds of 74 mph
Or higher and dangerously high tides can be expected in the
Warning area within 24 hours or less.
Your National Weather Service urges you to follow these safety
Tips:
...Preparing your home...
...Tape up or board up windows.
...Wedge sliding glass doors to prevent them from lifting out
Of their tracks.
...You May want to move electronics equipment including
Televisions...Vcr/s...And personal computers away from
Windows in case they are blown in and water enters the
Room.
...Store up bottled fresh water.
...Close drapes across windows to protect against flying
Glass.
...Bring in all outdoor items including furniture...Toys and
Trash cans.
...Fill your pool up with water and remove any non-Permanent
Objects including ladders...Slides and covers.
...Brace garage doors and avoid opening any door on the
Windward side of the home.
...Make sure your cars have a full tank of gas.
...Power failure tips...
...Have batteries ready for AM/fm radios...Flashlights and
Your NOAA weather radio.
...Have various foods available that do not need cooking or
Refrigeration.
...Be sure to unplug all non-Essential electrical items.
Personal computers are very susceptible to damage during
Power failures and power surges.
...If power is lost...Immediately turn off the gas.
...The river flood threat...
...If you live near a river or stream that is susceptible to
Flooding...Keep updated on its status and be ready to
Head for a storm shelter or other safe haven should a
Flood or flash flood warning be issued.
If you follow these actions...You will be prepared for the storm.
Think before you act. Avoid taking any unnecessary risks and make
A concerted effort to stay calm.
The Saturday public information statement will address actions to
Take after the hurricane has passed.
HURRICANE AWARENESS PART 5
Though the hurricane has passed...Many dangers still exist. You
Must be alert at all times and follow the directions from your
Local police and civil defense officials.
...For those who have evacuated...
...Do not return to your home until you have been directed
To do so.
...Upon returning...Do not turn on any electronic equipment
Until the electricity has been safely restored.
...Be sure to check all electronic equipment for water
Damage.
If you are uncertain...Throw the item away. It is better
To be safe than to risk electrocution.
...Do not touch the gas until it has been determined that it
Is safe to turn it back on.
...Tips for everyone to follow...
...If there has been structural damage to your home...Or to
Trees in your yard...Be very careful. Ask for assistance
From fire and rescue officials before you risk getting
Injured from fallen debris.
...Get bottled water. It is quite possible that local water
Supplies May be contaminated.
...If power remains disrupted use flashlights. Candles
Left unattended can start fires.
...Be sure to guard against spoiled food. If the power was
Disrupted...Food in the refrigerator May have spoiled.
Freezers will keep food for several days if the doors were
Left closed after the power went off.
...Do not refreeze food once it begins to thaw.
...Beware of the outdoor hazards...
...Watch for loose or dangling power lines. Many lives are
Lost by electrocution.
...Be extra careful when clearing fallen trees and limbs with
A chain saw. Power lines could be entangled.
...Do not be a victim of a chain saw accident. When in
Doubt...Leave the work to the professionals.
...If you have generator...Be sure to turn the master power
Switch in your circuit breaker box off prior to turning
The generator on. Also...Be sure that the generator is
Outdoors and in a well ventalated area.
Take your time and be extra careful. Do not be afraid to ask for
Assistance. If there has been damage to your property...Contact
Your insurance agent...But have patience for there will be many
Others with damage as well.
END
HURRICANCE PREPAREDNESS INFO
BEAUFORT SCALE CROSS
REFERENCE
(MARINERS INTERNATIONAL WIND STRENGTH SCALE)
Beaufort wind scale comparisons:
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Force |
Knots |
MPH |
Meters/Sec |
Km/Hr |
Indications |
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0 |
<1 |
<1 |
0.0-0.2 |
<1 |
Calm |
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1 |
1-3 |
1-3 |
.3-1.5 |
1-5 |
Light Airs |
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2 |
4-6 |
4-7 |
1.6-3.3 |
6-11 |
Light Breeze |
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3 |
7-10 |
8-12 |
3.4-5.4 |
12-19 |
Gentle Breeze |
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4 |
11-16 |
13-18 |
5.5-7.9 |
20-28 |
Moderate Breeze |
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5 |
17-21 |
19-24 |
8.0-10.7 |
29-38 |
Fresh Breeze |
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6 |
22-27 |
25-31 |
10.8-13.8 |
39-49 |
Strong Breeze |
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7 |
28-33 |
32-38 |
13.9-17.1 |
50-61 |
Near Gale |
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8 |
34-40 |
39-46 |
17.2-20.7 |
62-74 |
Gale |
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9 |
41-47 |
47-54 |
20.8-24.4 |
75-88 |
Strong Gale |
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10 |
48-55 |
55.63 |
24.5-28.4 |
89-102 |
Storm |
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11 |
56-63 |
54-72 |
28.5-32.6 |
103-117 |
Violent Storm |
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12 |
64+ |
73+ |
32.7+ |
118+ |
Hurricane |
Info from the World
Meteorological Organization, 1964.
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Hurricane Classification |
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Strength |
Wind Speed |
Wind Speed |
Pressure |
Pressure |
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Category 1 |
65- 82 kts |
74- 95 mph |
>980 mb |
28.94 "Hg |
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Category 2 |
83- 95 kts |
96-110 mph |
965-979 mb |
28.50-28.91 "Hg |
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Category 3 |
96-113 kts |
111-130 mph |
945-964 mb |
27.91-28.47 "Hg |
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Category 4 |
114-135 kts |
131-155 mph |
920-944 mb |
27.17-27.88 "Hg |
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Category 5 |
>135 kts |
>155 mph |
919 mb |
27.16 "Hg |
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Tropical Cyclone Classification |
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Tropical Depression |
20-34kts |
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Tropical Storm |
35-64kts |
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Hurricane |
65+kts or 74+mph |
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