A weather radio alerts you immediately during emergencies and provides instant weather information directly from national weather services. The document discusses how last year's Atlantic hurricane season produced a record number of storms and hurricanes. It notes forecasts are calling for another active hurricane season this year, with the potential for 16 storms including 8-9 hurricanes. It stresses the importance of being prepared with an emergency kit and evacuation plan.

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i! As you pick up our Hurricane Tracking Guide, you probably
don’t even realize that just last season the Atlantic produced a
record-tying number of storms and hurricanes. Nineteen storms
ranked third in history and 12 of those became hurricanes – 5
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majors! – causing $11 billion in damage across the Caribbean and taking
almost 300 lives. The fact is, not much happened here in the Unites States,
but each year is different. We must not get too comfortable ... those “quiet”
years are deceiving!
Emergency power backup* Given our severe drought situation this spring, we honestly could use a
nice, tame tropical system, so we will wish for the upside of the season and
hope the worst doesn’t come our way. Yet, the chances are there, as all early
forecasts are calling for an active season again ... as many as 16 storms, of
Instant weather information Frank Billingsley,
Chief Meteorologist,
which eight or nine could become full blown hurricanes.
The ocean waters are warm, and no El Niño is expected, thus no high-level
direct from the National KPRC Local 2 News
winds to help knock down developing hurricanes.
Of course, how many isn’t always as important as just where they go, and that is hard to predict. We know
Weather Services and from this drought that the Bermuda High Pressure is strong, and when it’s strong we frequently see hurricanes
enter the Gulf of Mexico. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if that is the case this year.
Environment Canada So be ready! Have a kit, make a plan, evacuate if told to do so.
Officials I’ve spoken to are asking that if you aren’t in a surge zone, like Galveston, then shelter at home or in
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a safe structure, allowing those who must evacuate to leave first. We’ll be tracking those storms for you this
season as always, and know that you can count on our Local2 Severe Weather Team for the most up-to-the-
minute information for this Atlantic hurricane season! Thanks and stay safe!
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HURRICANE HELP before, during and after the storm
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3. Checklists – Are you ready?
Before hurricane season begins When a hurricane threatens During a hurricane
■ Stock up on nonperishable foods, drinking water, batteries, diapers and formula for infants and pet ■ Store drinking water in any clean containers – bathtubs, bottles, pots, etc., as the water ■ Stay away from windows, skylights and glass doors, even if they are boarded or covered.
food for animals. See “supplies” lists on the next page. supply may become contaminated. ■ Stay on the floor that is least likely to be affected by strong winds and floodwaters. A small
■ Know your evacuation route, where you would go and how you would get there. ■ Secure outdoor objects that may be blown away or uprooted or store them inside. interior room without windows on the first floor is usually the safest place.
■ If you’re disabled or have transportation problems, see “IMPORTANT” highlighted information below. ■ Fuel up your car.Y may need to evacuate quickly and/or sit in traffic for hours.
ou ■ Beware of the eye of the hurricane. If the calm storm center passes directly overhead, there will
■ Fill out your emergency numbers on map page of this guide and keep them close by. Service stations may also become inoperable. be a lull in the wind that can last up to half an hour. Winds will rise again to hurricane force.
■ Create an emergency communication list in case you are separated from family and friends.
IMPORTANT: ■ Secure homes and buildings by boarding up each window. Tape is not adequate.
Include home, work, school and cell numbers and exchange lists with family, friends and neighbors. If you have special needs ■ Moor your boat securely or move it to a designated safe place.
Keep lists at home, at work and in your cars. Also, designate a contact person who lives outside the
area for everyone to reach in case of evacuation.
If you are physically or mentally disabled,
dependent on special medical equipment, have
■ If in a mobile home, check tie-downs and evacuate. Historically, manufactured homes
suffer the greatest amount of damage during hurricanes.
After a hurricane
■ If forced into a public shelter, stay until told by local officials it’s safe to return to your home.
■ Keep cash on hand. Banks may close and ATMs may be inoperable during a storm. transportation needs or are faced with some ■ Move valuables, personal papers, family photos and important computer disks to a waterproof ■ Read the Houston Chronicle, log on to chron.com, tune in to NewsRadio 740 KTRH or
■ Make sure you have enough prescription medicines to outlast a storm and its aftermath. Refill your first-aid kit. other circumstance that will make hurricane container on the highest level of your home or pack them to take with you. KPRC Local 2 News or log on to click2houston.com for advice and instructions about
■ Decide where to take pets, boats and travel trailers if you cannot take them with you. evacuation difficult, you can pre-register with ■ T off utilities if told to do so by authorities. Unplug small appliances.
urn emergency medical, food and housing aid, and other forms of assistance.
■ Pets are not allowed in many public shelters. Keep a list of “pet-friendly” places – hotels and motels, the City of Houston’s Office of Emergency ■ T off propane tanks.
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Management. Registration is free and volun- ■ Do not drive unless it is absolutely necessary.
friends, boarding facilities or veterinarians – and phone numbers. ■ Do not drink or prepare food with tap water until you are certain it’s not contaminated.
tary and will enable emergency providers
■ Check all battery-powered equipment. Emergency cooking facilities and lights will be
If you have to evacuate
to reach those who need help. ■ If you smell gas, leave your house and call your gas supplier.
essential if utilities are interrupted. To pre-register, log on to: ■ Look for electrical system damage. Stay away from loose or dangling wires or power lines.
■ Charge up or check camera batteries.Y may need to take photos of storm damage.
ou ■ Check for sewage and water line damage.
■ Make sure your gas tank is full.
■ Take inventory of your valuables and your home. Make a videotape, take photos or keep a written log. http://mycity.houstontx.gov/oemtar/ ■ Watch out for displaced animals, especially poisonous snakes that may have come into
■ Prepare your vehicle for what could be a very long ride. Stock your
■ Double-check your insurance coverage for: buildings with floodwaters.
and fill out the form or call 211 from anywhere vehicle with necessities such as water, food, pillows and blankets, toilet
■ Hurricane coverage – If you want it, you need to get it now because you ■ Watch for loose plaster, drywall and ceilings that could fall.
cannot get it once a storm enters the Gulf.
in the state of Texas. paper, current maps, baby supplies, pet supplies, prescription medicines and cash.
■ Bring proof of residency — your driver’s license, a utility bill or rent ■ Take photos of any damage, both of buildings and their contents, for insurance claims. Make
■ Flood insurance – If your insurance company doesn’t offer it, the federal government minor repairs to prevent further damage or looting, but do not make major repairs or dispose of
receipt — in case you will need Red Cross or FEMA assistance.
does, but it will not go into effect until 30 days after you’ve paid for it. damaged property until it has been inspected by an adjuster. Save all receipts.
■ If your power has gone out, open refrigerators and freezers only when necessary.
A freezer without power can keep food in satisfactory condition up to 36 hours if it is kept
closed. Wrapping a freezer in blankets will help insulate it.
■ Open windows and doors to ventilate and dry your home.
Remember your radio ■ Avoid disaster areas; stay away from floodwaters, flooded roads and washed-out bridges.
■ Stay away from riverbanks, bayous and streams until all potential flooding has passed. Stay alert
for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding, even after the storm has passed.
Those who remember the big storms know what it means to have a
■ Call your insurance company if you have vehicle or property damage to report.
battery-operated radio. Houstonians who hid in closets or bathrooms,
listening to the unending howl of Hurricane Alicia, those trapped in
their cars on flooded roadways during Tropical Storm Allison, and
Bayou City residents trying to evacuate in advance of Hurricanes Rita
and Ike, all recall the comfort they found through their radios. The
friendly and helpful voices of NewsRadio 740 KTRH were there to get
them through the storm and will be there again when the next storm
hits.
Electrical power is usually the first casualty of a hurricane or
tropical storm. But contact with vital information is easy to maintain
through a battery-operated radio. And it’s not only information; your
radio is also a link to a calm place while the storm swirls around you.
NewsRadio 740 KTRH is there for you 24 hours a day.
The KTRH 24-Hour Traffic Center is also there for you, as it was
throughout Tropical Storm Allison, Hurricanes Rita and Ike, every day,
to help you get where you need to go with constant reports on street
and route closures, high water and estimated drive times to help you.
The dedicated men and women of NewsRadio 740 KTRH work
around the clock in an effort to keep you up-to-date and safe. And
they are there for you when the power is out. Just remember, when
you put together supplies for hurricane season, make fresh batteries
for your flashlights and radios a priority. Whether at home in the dark
or stuck on the road, think of NewsRadio 740 KTRH as your lifeline.

4. Supplies to have on hand Pet supplies
The following items might be needed at home or for an evacuation. ■ Medications, medical records and a first-aid kit in a waterproof container
Keep them in an easy-to-carry backpack or duffel bag near your door in case ■ Leashes, harnesses and/or carriers (Pets may bite or try to run away while stressed.)
you need to evacuate quickly. ■ Secure collars with up-to-date information. If you are evacuating to a shelter or other
■ Battery-powered radio or television ■ Matches in a waterproof container location, attach the phone number and location of your temporary address to the back
■ An extra set of car keys ■ Map of the area and phone numbers of of your pet’s ID tags with temporary tags or adhesive tape and indelible ink.
■ Flashlights ■ Signal flare places you could go ■ Current photos in case pets are lost
■ 1 gallon of water per person per day for 14 days ■ Credit card and cash ■ Food, water, bowls, cat litter pan and manual can opener
■ Extra batteries ■ Personal hygiene items ■ Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems and the name
■ Three-day supply of canned food ■ Personal identification and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pets
■ First-aid kit and first-aid manual ■ Pet carriers and other supplies ■ Pet beds and toys if easily transportable ▲
■ Manual can opener ■ Sentimental photos, albums and important papers
Special needs, such as diapers or formula, Y should store a week’s supply of food and
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prescription medicine and copies of prescriptions, water to be kept at your home in addition to your
hearing aid batteries, spare wheelchair battery, spare three-day supply for your evacuation kit.
eyeglasses or other physical necessities.
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5. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale/Escala de Huracanes Viento Saffir-Simpson
Category Number Sustained Winds in MPH Damage Example: Year and States Affected
Número de Categoría Vientos Sostenidos en MPH Daños Ejemplo: Año y Estados Afectados
1 74-95 Minimal Lili 2002 (LA)
Mínimos Gaston 2004 (SC)
2 96-110 Moderate Ike 2008 (TX)
Moderados Frances 2004 (FL)
3 111-130 Extensive Katrina 2005 (LA/MS)
Extensos Rita 2005 (TX/LA)
4 131-155 Extreme Carla 1961 (TX)
Extremos Charley 2004 (FL)
5 >155 Catastrophic Camille 1969 (LA/MS)
Catastróficos Andrew 1992 (FL)
2011 Atlantic Hurricane Names/Nombre de Huracanes del Atlántico 2011
Arlene Emily Irene Maria Rina Whitney
Bret Franklin Jose Nate Sean
Cindy Gert Katia Ophelia Tammy
Don Harvey LeeGraphics 2006 hurricane Vince
AP Philippe
tracker basemap
Emergency Numbers/Números used
This map is intended to be
as a basemap for hurricanede Emergencia
For life-threatening emergencies – fire, ambulance, police: 911
coverage.
Para emergencias de amenaza de vida – bomberos, ambulancia, policía: 911
Turn layers on and off for desired
information. Tiff layers are located
at the bottom of the layers list. Federal Emergency
They are 300 dpi to allow for Management Agency (FEMA)
1-800-621-3362
Fill in BEFORE hurricanes strike/Complétela ANTES de que lleguen los huracanes
Law enforcement/Aplicación de la ley
Doctor(s)/Médico
Veterinarian/Veterinario <AP> HURRICANE TRACKER
Electrical provider/Compañía de electricidad
041406: ADVANCE FOR
ANYTIME; map consists of a
Gas company/Compañía de gas
vector, Mercator projected
Telephone service/Compañía telefónica basemap of mid-latitudes in the
Cellular service/Compañía de celular Western Hemisphere for general
hurricane preparedness; also
Cable service/Compañía de cable includes a high-res .tiff layer of
Insurance/Seguro landcover; with related stories; 4c x
7 inches; 195.7 mm x 178 mm;
Other/Otro
Weather terms to know Terminología sobre el clima que debe conocer Callout
Hurricane: A cyclonic (counter-clockwise) circulation with sustained winds of 74 mph or greater. would have occurred in the absence of the cyclone. Storm surge is usually estimated by subtract- Huracán: Una circulación ciclónica (contrario al sentido de las manecillas del reloj) con vientos tormenta intensa, cuya altura es la diferencia entre el nivel observado de la superficie del mar y el nivel
Callout
Hurricane advisory: An early warning system from the National Hurricane Center that will ing the normal or astronomic high tide from the observed storm tide. sostenidos de 74 mph o más. que habría ocurrido en ausencia del ciclón. La oleada de la tormenta generalmente es estimada restando la
prepare you for a hurricane strike well in advance of hurricane watches and warnings. Storm tide: A combination of the storm surge and the normal tide. Aviso de huracán: Un sistema de alerta temprana desde el Centro Nacional de Huracanes que le pleamar normal o astronómica de la marea observada de la tormenta.
Hurricane warning: This means that the storm has a great likelihood of directly affecting your ayudarán a prepararse en caso de la llegada de un huracán mucho antes de una alerta o amenaza. Marea de tormenta: Una combinación de la oleada de tormenta y la marea normal.
Tropical depression: A cyclonic circulation with sustained winds up to 38 mph.
Amenaza de huracán: Esto significa que hay fuertes probabilidades que el huracán afecte directa- Depresión tropical: Una circulación ciclónica con vientos sostenidos de hasta 38 mph.
Hurricane
area in 36 hours or less. Tropical disturbance: A disturbed area of thunderstorms, tropical in origin, which is evident for mente su área en 36 horas o menos. Alteración tropical: Área alterada por tormentas, de origen tropical, evidente durante 4 horas
Hurricane watch: This means potential danger within 48 hours. Plan your time now. 24 hours or more. Alerta de huracán: Esto quiere decir que hay peligro potencial dentro de 48 horas. Planifique su antes o más.
Storm surge: An abnormal rise in sea level accompanying a hurricane or other intense storm, Tropical
Tropical storm: A cyclonic circulation with sustained winds of 39 mph to 73 mph. tiempo ahora. Tormenta tropical: Una circulación ciclónica con vientos sostenidos de 39 mph hasta 73 mph.
storm
and whose height is the difference between the observed level of the sea surface and the level that Oleada de tormenta: Una subida anormal en el nivel del mar que acompaña a un huracán u, otra

6. ¿QUÉ SON LOS HURACANES? Listas de Control — ¿Está usted preparado?
¡H ola! Al obtener nuestra guía de seguimiento de huracanes (Hurricane océano son cálidas y no se espera El Niño, por lo tanto, no hay vientos de alto nivel para
ayudar a derribar los huracanes en desarrollo. Por supuesto, saber cuántos son no siempre es
Antes de que empiece la temporada Cuando existe amenaza de huracán
de huracanes
Tracking Guide), usted quizás desconozca que solo en la última
■ Debido a que el suministro de agua se puede contaminar, almacene agua potable en recipientes
temporada del Atlántico se produjo un número record de tormentas tan importante como hacia dónde van, y eso es muy difícil de predecir. Pero sabemos por la
limpios, tinas de baño, botellas, cacerolas, etc.
y huracanes. ¡Diecinueve tormentas ocupando el tercer lugar en la historia, de sequía que la alta presión de las Bermudas (Bermuda High Pressure) es fuerte y cuando es
■ Abastézcase de alimentos no perecederos, agua potable, pilas, pañales, fórmula para bebés, ■ Asegure los objetos exteriores que puedan ser levantados o lanzados por el aire y guárdelos.
las cuales doce llegaron a ser huracanes categoría 5! – costando $11 millones de así vemos con frecuencia huracanes entrar al Golfo de Mexico, así que no me sorprendería en
y comida para los animales.Vea la lista de provisiones en la siguiente página. ■ Llene el tanque de gasolina de su carro. Puede que deba evacuar de emergencia y estar detenido
dólares en daños en todo el Caribe y tomando casi 300 vidas. El hecho es, que no absoluto si ese fuera el caso este año.
■ Conozca su ruta de evacuación. Sepa a dónde iría y cómo llegaría ahí. varias horas. Las gasolineras también pueden quedar fuera de servicio.
pasó mucho aquí en los EEUU, pero cada año es diferente, y no por ello, debemos Así que ¡prepárate! Ten un botiquín, haz un plan, desaloje si así se lo indican. Los
■ Si está discapacitado o tiene problemas de transporte, vea el recuadro “IMPORTANTE” en la ■ Asegure las casas y las edificaciones poniendo láminas de madera en cada ventana.
sentirnos muy seguros… ¡los años de “calma” nos están engañando! funcionarios con quienes he hablado están pidiendo que si usted no está en una zona de oleaje,
siguiente página. No es adecuado usar cinta.
Dada nuestra situación de sequía severa esta primavera, nosotros honestamente como Galveston, refúgiese en su hogar o en una estructura segura, permitiendo a las personas
■ Anote los números de emergencia en la página del mapa de esta guía y manténgala cerca. ■ Amarre bien su bote o muévalo a un lugar seguro designado para ello.
deseamos tener un agradable, calmado sistema tropical por lo que se desea el lado que deben evacuar salir primero. ¡Nosotros estaremos siguiendo estas tormentas para usted
■ Elabore una lista de comunicación durante emergencias en caso que quede separado de su ■ Si está en una casa rodante, revise los amarres y evacue. Históricamente, las casas prefabricdas
positivo de la temporada y esperemos que lo peor no se cruce en nuestro camino. esta temporada como siempre y sepa que puede contar con Local2 Severe Weather Team
familia y amistades. Incluya el número de su casa, trabajo, escuela y celulares, intercambie sufren los daños más severos durante los huracanes.
Sin embargo, la posibilidad está ahí ya que todos los pronósticos iniciales están para la información más actualizada minuto a minuto para esta temporada de huracanes
la lista con familiares, amigos y vecinos. Guarde la lista en casa, en el trabajo y en sus carros. ■ Lleve sus cosas de valor, papeles personales, fotografías familiares y discos de computadora
Por Frank Billingsley, advirtiendo de una temporada activa nuevamente… hasta 16 tormentas de las en el Atlántico!
Jefe Meteorólogo, ■ Adicionalmente, designe como contacto alguien que viva fuera de su área para que todos importantes en un recipiente a prueba de agua al nivel más alto en su casa o
cuales ocho o nueve podrían convertirse en vientos de huracanes. Las aguas del ¡Gracias y manténgase alerta!
KPRC Local 2 News puedan comunicarse con dicha persona en caso de una evacuación. empáquelos y llévelos.
■ Tenga a mano una pequeña cantidad de dinero en efectivo. Los bancos pueden cerrar y se ■ Si la autoridad así lo indica, corte todos sus servicios. Desenchufe todos los electrodomésticos.
puede dar el caso que los ATM no funcionen. ■ Cierre todos los tanques de propano.
■ Asegúrese de tener suficientes medicamentos que requieran receta médica y duren el tiempo
necesario después de la tormenta.
■ Reabastezca su equipo de primeros auxilios.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale* Escala de Huracanes Viento Saffir-Simpson*
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane’s pres- La Escala de Huracanes Viento Saffir-Simpson es una evaluación del 1 al 5 basada en
■ Decida a dónde va a llevar sus mascotas, botes y remolques de viaje en caso de no poder llevarlos.
■ En muchos albergues públicos no se permiten mascotas. Tenga una lista de lugares que En caso de evacuación
permitan llevar mascotas, incluyendo sus números telefónicos. ■ Asegúrese que su tanque de gasolina esté lleno.
ent intensity. This is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage expected la intensidad actual del huracán. Esta escala se utiliza para dar una estimación de los ■ Revise todo el equipo que funcione con baterías. En caso de interrupción de los servicios ■ Abastezca su carro con lo necesario como agua,
along the coast from a hurricane landfall. Wind speed is the determining factor in the potenciales daños materiales y de las inundaciones esperadas a lo largo de la costa públicos será fundamental tener instalaciones para cocinar y luces de emergencia. comida, almohadas y cobijas, papel
scale. Note that all winds are using the U.S. 1-minute average. cuando toque tierra un huracán. La velocidad del vientos es el factor determinante ■ Cambie o revise las baterías en las cámaras.Tal vez necesite tomar fotografías de los daños. higiénico, mapas actualizados, provisiones para
■ Realice un inventario de su casa y sus cosas valiosas. Grabe un video y tome fotografías. bebé, provisiones para mascotas,
en la escala. Observe que para todos los vientos se utiliza el promedio 1 minuto de
■ Verifique la cobertura de seguro sobre: medicamentos recetados y dinero en efectivo.
Category One Hurricane: Winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt or 119-153 km/hr). No real damage to building los EEUU. ■ Huracanes — Si lo quiere consígalo ahora porque no ■ En caso de necesitar ayuda de la Cruz Roja
structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery and trees. Some damage to poorly
va a poder una vez que entre una tormenta al Golfo de México. o de FEMA, lleve consigo pruebas de residencia
constructed signs. Huracán de Categoría Uno: Con vientos de 74 a 95 mph (de 64 a 82 nudos o de 119 a 153 km/hr).
■ Seguro para Inundaciones — Si su aseguradora no lo ofrece, el gobierno como su licencia de conducir, una factura de
No ocasiona daños verdaderos a las estructuras de las edificaciones. Daña principalmente a las casas
Federal sí, pero no tendrá efecto hasta 30 días después de adquirirlo. electricidad o recibo de renta.
Category Two Hurricane: Winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 km/hr). Some roofing material, door rodantes sin sujetar, los arbustos y árboles. Causa ciertos daños a las vallas pobremente construidas.
and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown
down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs and piers. Huracán de Categoría Dos: Con vientos de 96 a 110 mph (de 83 a 95 nudos o de 154 a 177 km/hr).
Algunos daños materiales en los techos, puertas y ventanas de las edificaciones. Daños considerables
Category Three Hurricane: Winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt or 178-209 km/hr). Some structural a los arbustos y árboles arrancando algunos de ellos. Daños de consideración a las casas rodantes, a
damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage to carteles pobremente construidos y embarcaderos.
shrubbery and trees, with foliage blown off trees and large trees blown down. Mobile homes and poorly
constructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival Huracán de Categoría Tres: Con vientos de 111 a 130 mph (de 96 a 113 nudos o de 178 a 209 km/
of the center of the hurricane. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures hr). Ciertos daños estructurales a las viviendas pequeñas y edificios de empresas de servicios públicos
damaged by battering from floating debris. con una mínima cantidad de daños a las fachadas. Daños a los arbustos y árboles con el follaje de los
árboles cayéndose y derribando los árboles grandes. Resultan destruidos las casas rodantes y los carte-
Category Four Hurricane: Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 km/hr). More extensive les pobremente construidos. Las rutas de evacuación de las zonas bajas se cierran por la crecida de las
curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and aguas de 3 a 5 horas antes de que llegue el ojo del huracán. La inundación cerca de la costa destruye
all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and las pequeñas estructuras con daños a las grandes estructuras por los golpes de los escombros.
windows.
Huracán de Categoría Cuatro: Con vientos de 131 a 155 mph (de 114 a 135 nudos o de 210 a 249
km/hr). Daños más extensos a las paredes de las viviendas pequeñas con algunos daños completos a
Category Five Hurricane: Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr). Complete roof failure
los techos de esas viviendas. Los arbustos, árboles y carteles son arrancados de raíz. Completa destruc-
on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings
ción de las casas rodantes. Daños extensos a las puertas y ventanas.
blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes.
Severe and extensive window and door damage.
JIMMY LOYD: FOR THE HRONICLE
Huracán de Categoría Cinco: Con vientos superiores a las 155 mph (135 nudos o 249 km/hr). Daños
JOHNNY HANSON: CHRONICLE
totales a los techos de muchas residencias y edificios industriales. Algunas destrucciones totales de
edificios derribados habrán volado. Todos los arbustos, árboles y cartelones derribados. Destrucción total
* From the National Hurricane Center of the National Weather Service. de las casas rodantes. Daños severos y extensos a las ventanas y puertas.

7. Durante un huracán Provisiones que debe tener a mano
■ Aléjese de las ventanas, tragaluces y puertas de vidrio, no importa si están cubiertas o Puede necesitar los siguientes artículos en su casa o durante una
tienen láminas de madera.
■ Quédese en un pequeño cuarto interior sin ventanas en el primer piso; generalmente evacuación. Guárdelos en una mochila fácil de cargar o en una bolsa de
es el lugar más seguro. viaje cerca de su puerta en caso que necesite evacuar rápidamente.
■ Tenga cuidado con el ojo del huracán. Si el centro de la tormenta pasa directamente
sobre usted, habrá una pausa en el viento que puede durar hasta media hora y los
vientos volverán a aumentar a fuerzas huracanadas. ■ Un radio transistor
■ Linternas y pilas extras
■ Equipo y manual de primeros auxilios
■ Fósforos en un recipiente a prueba de agua
■ Luces de bengala
■ Tarjeta de crédito y dinero en efectivo
■ Identificación personal
■ Un juego extra de llaves del carro
■ Se recomienda 1 galón de agua por persona, por día, durante 14 días
■ Provisiones de comida enlatada para tres días
■ Abrelatas manual
■ Mapa del área y números telefónicos de lugares a donde puede ir
■ Artículos de higiene personal
■ Provisiones para mascotas
■ Necesidades especiales como pañales o fórmula para bebé, medicamentos de
receta médica y copias de las recetas, pilas para aparatos auditivos, batería
extra para silla de ruedas, segundo par de gafas u otras necesidades físicas.
■ Fotografías de valor sentimental, álbumes y otros papeles importantes
Después de un huracán También deberá almacenar en su casa alimentos y
■ Si un huracán lo obliga a ir a un albergue público, quédese ahí hasta que los oficiales agua para una semana, sumado a los suministros para
locales le digan que es seguro regresar a su hogar. tres días en su equipo para evacuaciones.
■ Lea el Chronicle, vaya en línea a chron.com, sintonice NewsRadio 740 KTRH o KPRC
Local 2 News’s Severe Weather Center para recibir consejos e instrucciones
sobre apoyo médico de emergencia, alimentos, ayuda para vivienda y otra clase de apoyos.
■ No conduzca a menos que sea absolutamente necesario.
■ No beba ni prepare comida con agua del grifo hasta asegurarse que no está contaminada.
■ Si huele gas, salga de su casa y llame a su proveedor.
■ Busque daños en el sistema eléctrico. Aléjese de cualquier alambre suelto, que cuelgue
o de los cables de energía.
■ Revise posibles daños en el drenaje y en la línea de suministro de agua.
■ Tenga cuidado con los animales desplazados, especialmente de las víboras venenosas
que pueden entrar en las edificaciones por causa de las inundaciones.
■ Tenga cuidado con el estuco suelto, las láminas de yeso y los ventiladores que pueden caer.
■ Para los reclamos a las aseguradoras, tome fotografías de cualquier daño, tanto en las IMPORTANTE:
edificaciones como su contenido. Haga reparaciones menores para evitar más daños o
Si tiene necesidades especiales
saqueos, pero no haga reparaciones mayores ni se deshaga de propiedad dañada
hasta que lo haya revisado un inspector. Guarde todos los recibos. Si usted tiene discapacidades físicas o mentales, o depende de
algún equipo especial, tiene problemas de transporte o se enfrenta
■ Si no tiene electricidad, solamente abra los refrigeradores o congeladores cuando sea
a alguna otra circunstancia que dificultará su evacuación en caso
necesario.
de un huracán, puede registrarse con anticipación con el City of
■ Un congelador sin electricidad puede mantener alimentos en condiciones satisfactorias Houston’s Office of Emergency Management. La inscripción
hasta 36 horas si se mantiene cerrado. Envolver el congelador en cobijas ayudará a aislarlo. es gratuita, voluntaria y ayudará al personal de emergencia para
■ Abra ventanas y puertas para ventilar y secar su casa. llegar a aquellos que lo necesitan. Para registrarse con
■ Evite las áreas de desastre, manténgase alejado de las inundaciones, caminos y anticipación vaya en línea a:
puentes inundados.
http://mycity.houstontx.gov/oemtar/
■ Manténgase alejado de las riberas de los ríos, pantanos y arroyos hasta que haya
pasado cualquier peligro de inundación. Esté alerta en caso de lluvias extensas llene el formulario o llame al 211 desde cualquier lugar
y subsecuentes inundaciones, incluso después de haber pasado la tormenta. en el estado de Texas.
■ Llame a su compañía aseguradora si tiene que reportar daños a su vehículo o propiedad.

8. Provisiones para las mascotas
■ Medicamentos, expedientes médicos y un equipo de primeros auxilios en un recipiente a prueba
de agua.
■ Correas fuertes, arneses y/o jaulas para transportarlas (hasta las mascotas dóciles pueden
intentar morder o correr si están bajo estrés)
■ Collares seguros con información actualizada. Si va a un albergue u otro lugar, ponga el número
telefónico y la dirección temporal en el reverso de las placas de identificación de su mascota con
placas temporales o con cinta adhesiva y tinta indeleble.
■ Fotografías actualizadas en caso de que se pierdan.
■ Alimentos, agua, recipientes, caja para la arena de gato y un abrelatas manual.
■ Información sobre horario de alimentación, condiciones médicas, problemas de comportamiento
y el nombre y número de su veterinario en caso de tener que dejar sus mascotas con otras
personas o en lugares de hospedaje para animales
■ Camas para las mascotas y sus juguetes si se pueden transportar con facilidad ▲
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