2013 caller-times hurricane guide

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Its calm now

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Its calm now

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Hurricane Guide

Hurricane Guide

Hurricane season

is June 1 - Nov. 30

Hurricane season

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CONTENTS4

The calm before thestorm:Forecasters predicta more active than usual

torm season this year.

6Before and after the

storm: A list of tips ofnecessary supplies.

8-9Tracking map:Follow thehurricanes as they

move through the Atlantic and theGulf of Mexico.

11Storm surge: A look atthe combinations thatcreate a rise in sea levels.

12Evacuation map:Theseare the routes to use whenleaving the Coastal Bend

hen theres a hurricane.

14Costliest hurricanes:Trace the top 20 costliesthurricanes dating back to

he 70s.

15Prepare for your pets:

Dont forget your animalsneeds when planningevacuation kits.

When the storm is approaching, take Caller.comshurricane coverage with you via our mobile site,m.caller.com, and our Twitter feed @callerdotcom

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COVERAGEThe 2013 hurricane season is approaching and Caller.com will be

the destination for the most current information available. Througha partnership with the National Hurricane Center of the NationalWeather Service, Caller.com will have access to the latest tropicalinformation available anywhere in South Texas.

OUR COVERAGE WILL INCLUDETHE MOST CURRENT: Forecasts for the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico Storm probabilities updated every two hours Tropical storm advisories Three- and five-day landfall predictions for each storm Seven-day storm track projections

Current and previous storm coordinates Satellite imagery of the storms with wind speeds

Also take a glimpse at the pastwith the storm tracks of major U.S.hurricanes over the past 100 yearsand local photo galleries of CoastalBend hurricanes since 1967.

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CORPUS CHRISTIPolice, fire, ambulance: 911

City/water: 857-1888 (24 hours)

Waste water: 857-1818 (24 hours)AEP: 866-223-8508

American Red Cross: 887-9991

COUNTYAransas: 361-729-2222

Bee: 361-362-3221Brooks: 361-325-3696

Duval: 361-279-3351Jim Hogg: 361-527-3710Jim Wells: 361-668-0341

Kleberg: 361-595-8500Live Oak: 361-449-2271

Nueces: 887-2222

Refugio: 361-526-2351

San Patricio: 361-364-2251

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restoration plan in the event of a major storm or hurricane that is designed to get the lights backon as quickly as possible.

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By Kimberly VetterSpecial to the Caller-Times

Get ready coastal residents.This years hurricane seasonis predicted to be more activethan average.

William Gray and PhilipKlotzbach, with the TropicalMeteorology Research Projectat Colorado State University,said in their recently releasedhurricane orecast that therecould be 18 named storms thisyear.

O those named storms,Gray and Klotzbachs orecastcalls or nine becoming hur-ricanes and our turning intoCategory 3, 4, or 5 hurricaneswith wind speeds o 111 mph orgreater.

It looks like it will be a pret-ty active season, said Gray,who has produced a hurricaneorecast or the Tropical Me-teorology Research Project or30 years. That doesnt meanCorpus Christi or Texas willget hit, but the probability ishigher than it was last year.

An average hurricane sea-son, based on numbers rom1981 to 2010, includes 12 namedstorms with six becoming hur-ricanes, and three o those be-coming major hurricanes.

Gray and Klotzbach predictan above-average hurricaneseason this year due to thecombination o abnormallywarm waters in the Atlanticand a relatively low likelihoodo El Nio.

El Nio is a warmer thannormal sea surace tempera-ture in the Paciic Ocean,which can create greater thannormal upper atmosphericwinds. These winds can ham-per the development o stormsor prevent tropical stormsrom orming.

In an El Nio year thereare 40 percent ewer stormsthan in a non- El Nio year,Gray said. The dierence issignicant.

Predicting the landall o a

seasons storms isnt quite asprecise.

Gray and Klotzbach cant ac-curately orecast months in ad-vance exactly where this yearspredicted hurricanes will hit.They can, however, give thetotal seasonal probability olandall.

Using a statistical analyseso all U.S. hurricane and namedstorm landall events in the20th century, Gray and Klotz-bach said in their report thereis a 47 percent chance that atleast one major hurricane willhit the Gul o Mexicos coastrom the Florida panhandlewestward to Brownsville.

They said there is a one per-cent chance o one or more ma-jor hurricanes making landallin Nueces County and a threepercent chance that one ormore hurricanes will hit thecounty between June 1 andNov. 30, which is the durationo the hurricane season.

People have been lucky onthe Texas coast, Gray said,adding that the last time a hur-ricane made landall in SouthTexas was in 1999 when Hur-ricane Bret hit Padre Island.Hopeully, that luck wont runout any time soon.

Regardless, Gray said, peo-ple need to prepare the sameor every season. It only takesone hurricane making landallto make it an active season.

Christina Barron, a me-teorologist with the NationalWeather Service in CorpusChristi, said a lack o hurricaneawareness and preparednessare common threads amongall major hurricane disasters.

By knowing your vulner-ability and what actions youshould take, you can reduce theeects o a hurricane disaster,Barron said, adding that hur-ricane hazards come in manyorms, including storm surge,heavy rainall, inland fooding,high winds and tornadoes.

It is essential that youramily be ready beore a storm

approaches, she said. Youcant aord to let your guarddown.

Corpus Christi Mayor NeldaMartinez agreed and urgedarea residents to devise anevacuation plan should they beasked or ordered to leave thearea. She said residents alsoshould prepare or sustainedperiods without power in casethey have to ride out a stormthat makes landall in the area.

Such preparations includestockpiling ood, medicine,water and batteries or at leastthree days, the mayor said.Hurricane preparations alsoinclude tying down things thatmight fy o during high windsand boarding up windows onhomes and businesses.

You can never be too pre-pared, Martinez said. Having

a plan goes a long way.Staying abreast o this years

hurricane orecast is also im-portant, she said.

Gray and Klotzbach will re-lease another orecast in Juneand August. They will be issu-ing two-week orecasts duringthe peak o the season romAugust to October and a veri-cation and discussion o the2013 orecasts will be releasedin late November.

The National Oceanic At-mospheric AdministrationsClimate Prediction Centersseasonal hurricane outlookwill be issued May 23 at apress conerence in CollegePark, Md., said Dennis Felt-gen, a meteorologist with theadministration.

The orecast is the onlyU.S. government-researched

hurricane outlook that is is-sued, Feltgen said. Other ore-casts, including the one romColorado State, are rom pri-vate organizations.

Throughout the hurricaneseason, the administrationshurricane center will issuestorm watches and warnings.Last year, the center increasedthe lead time or such alerts.

Now, when a tropical stormwatch is issued, it means tropi-cal storm conditions are pos-sible within 48 hours. A tropi-cal storm warning now meansthat tropical storm conditionsare expected within 36 hours.

A hurricane watch meanshurricane conditions are pos-sible within 48 hours. A hurri-cane warning means that theseconditions are expected within36 hours.

The calm before theis the best time to get ready for hurricane season

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BEFORE THE STORM, AFTER THE STORM

WHEN A WARNINGIS ISSUED

A tropical storm or hurricane warning means those conditions are expected in aspecified coastal region within 24 hours. All preparations should be completed.People within the warning area should take action to protect life and property.

1 Begin installing storm shutters or plywoodand door braces. All window openings need tobe covered and all doors must withstandhurricane-force winds (including garagedoor).

2 Drain in-ground pools about 1 foot to allow forheavy rain. Super-chlorinate to avoidcontamination. Disconnect electrical pumps.

3 Bring in any outdoor objects that could beblown away.

4 Disconnect propane gas tanks, turn off themain gas line.

Note: Do not stay in a mobile home.

5 Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldestsetting.

6 Have at least three gallons of water perperson on hand.

Stay informed at Caller.com or by listening to localradio. Stay indoors, away from windows.

Consider turning off circuit breakers before thepower goes off.

Once you get into your safe room, stay there even ifyou hear breaking glass.

If your house begins to break apart, cover yourselfwith a mattress and pillows. If your safe room is abathroom, get into the bathtub and cover yourselfwith a mattress.

Do not leave your safe room until you hear anofficial alls clear. If the wind dies down, you maybe in the eye of the storm. Winds may resume at anytime and may be stronger than before.

Use the phone for urgent calls only.Sources: National Weather Service; The Weather Book;The World Book Encyclopedia; NASA; Divine Wind; staffreports

DURING THE STORM AFTER THE STORM

WHEN A WATCHIS ISSUED

A tropical storm or hurricane watch means those conditions could pose a threat inthe specified region within 36 hours. You should begin preliminary preparations.

OUTSIDE YOUR HOME INSIDE YOUR HOME

Go over your family plan.

Check your hurricane supply list.

Check medical supplies and prescriptionmedicines, at least a two-week supply.Check first-aid kit.

Make sure all battery-poweredradios, flashlights and lanterns arein working order with spare batteries.

Make sure you have enough cash on hand. Make sure everyone knows where the fireextinguisher is located.

Locate storm shutters, boards, garage door supports and anyhardware or tools necessary for installation.

Do not prune trees. Trash collection will be delayed and loosebranches may become dangerous.

Fill all your vehicles withfuel. Park your vehicle inthe garage or pull it up asclose as possible to the sideof the home.

Locate water, gas andelectric shut-offs. Youshould shut them off ifyou evacuate.

7 Clean a bathtub using bleach, rinse thoroughly and letdry. Seal the drain with caulk and fill the tub. This wateris to be used for bathing and sanitary purposes only, notfor drinking.

8 Prepare your safe room. Stock it with a battery-poweredradio with spare batteries, sleeping bags and pillows,chairs, snacks and drinking water. Have a mattressnearby in case your home suffers structural damage.

9 Place valuables and personal papers in waterproofcontainers. If you are evacuating, you may be required toprovide proof of residency before being allowed to returnto an evacuation area after a storm.

10 Close all windows.

11 Put as many loose objects as possible in drawers.

12 Call your out-of-town contact and tell them where youwill be during the hurricane.

Locate the fire extinguisher before attemptingto turn the power back on.

Stay away from all downed power lines.

Do not dial 911 unless it is a lifethreatening emergency.

Do not report individual power, water,gas or phone problems. Utility companieswill restore service as quickly as possible.

Do not drink tap water until you hearfrom officials that it is safe.

Do not pile debris near power poles.

When possible, call your out-of-town contactand tell them youre all right.

Avoid driving.

Use caution in approaching someone elses property; you could bemistaken for a looter.

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WHAT YOU NEED

FOOD

Drinking water

(3 gallons per person) Battery-powered TV/radio Spare batteries Manual can opener Flashlights Waterproof matches Toilet paper Diapers Wipes Formula First aid kit Books, magazines, toys

Cash(ATMs may not work) Plastic sheeting Nails Rope Lumber Tools Cellular telephone Plastic garbage bags Insect spray Rain gear Fire extinguisher

Fuel for generators/ vehicles Ice chest Soap Sunscreen Prescription medicine Disinfectant Bleach for sterilization (unscented

with hypochlorite as the only activeingredient)

Tincture of iodine or waterpurification tablets

Propane gas (for grills) Charcoal and lighter fluid

Canned meats (tuna, ham, Spam,etc.)

Crackers Cookies Self-packaged juices Peanut butter Pudding Powdered or evaporated milk Paper plates, cups Plastic utensils Pet food

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Pre-Storm Tips:

Do NOT turn o gas at the meter; the meter shouldbe left on to maintain proper pressure in the gaspipes. If ooding occurs it will prevent water fromentering the lines.

Never run generators indoors or in a garage - placethem in well ventilated areas. Natural Gas as well asgasoline or diesel powered generators produce carbonmonoxide and the fumes can be deadly.

If you wish to discontinue gas service to a particularappliance then each one can be turned o. To restorethe gas service, each appliance will have to be relit byqualied personnel.

Post-Storm Tips:

If you have evacuated and want to know if you can

return to your home - monitor the news media and/or call your neighbors.

If your appliances have been submerged in water,they will need to dry for at least one week. Do notattempt to repair ood-damaged appliances, it couldresult in further damage and costly repairs. Havethem checked by qualied personnel before turningthem on.

As you return to your home or business, please bealert for leaking gas. If you smell gas, leave the area

immediately and contact e City of Corpus ChristiGas Department at 361-885-6910.

You will be asked to know where your Natural Gasmeter is located. If you are putting out debris forheavy trash pick-up, please make sure it is placedaway from the meter.

In some areas the meter may be located near the curb.

Trash collectors are using mechanized equipment topick up heavy debris, and if the debris is near a gasmeter, the equipment could pull up the gas meter,damaging it or causing a potentially hazardoussituation. If this does happen, please leave the areaimmediately and notify e City of Corpus ChristiGas Department.

If your home was ooded have qualied personnel

inspect your appliances and gas piping to makesure they are in good operating condition beforereconnecting service. is includes outdoor gasappliances, such as pool heaters, gas grills, and gaslights.

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Visit Caller.com for the latest in hurricaneinformation. Storm positions are given in latitude, which runshorizontally, and longitude, which runs vertically.

EXAMPLE: If a hurricane is at latitude28.0 north andlongitude98.0 west, move up the horizontal lines oflatitude to 28.0. Now move across the vertical lines oflongitude to 98.0. Where these lines cross is the center ofthe storm (in this case, it would be near Corpus Christi).

HURRICANE TRACKING MAP

TROPICAL

DISTURBANCE

A poorly organizedcluster of thunders-torms that usuallyhas no closedsurface circulation.

TROPICAL

DEPRESSION

A cluster ofthunderstormsorganized around acentral circulationwith surface windsof 38 mph or less.

TROPICAL STORM

A cluster of thunder-storms with a substan-tial rotary circulationand sustained winds of39-73 mph. It is at thisstage of developmentthat the storm isassigned a name.

HURRICANE

A severe tropicalcyclone that is naturesmost powerful storm,with sustained windsof 74 mph or greater.

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Erin

Fernand

Gabrielle

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Ingrid

Jerry

Karen

Lorenzo

Melissa

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About 16 feet athead of bay.

10-12 feet atislands and OsoCreek. Spreadingto parts of theSouthside.

CATEGORY 3111-130 mph winds

15-17 feet at OsoCreek, getting intoa lot of theSouthside.

20-24 feet at headof Nueces Bay(impactingrefineries, I-37).

12-14 feet atislands.


20-23 feet atSouthside.

29-31 feet at headof bay.

16-17 feet atislands.

CATEGORY 5156+ mph winds

The wind, rain and force of the sea combine to create a rise in sea levelsup to as much as 35 feet above normal. This can cause seriousflooding and has caused far more destruction and killed more peoplethan the wind. The rise in sea levels brought on by HurricaneKatrina is an example of the destructive force the storm surgecan have. The main cause of death in a hurricane that hitGalveston in 1900, one of the worst in U.S. history, was the

storm surge, which killed morethan 8,000 people. Low pressure

Low pressure in the corepulls thewater up.Open-ocean surges arenot high because wateris unobstructed andallowed to flow away.

Water flowsaway creatingunderwatercurrents.

OPEN OCEAN

Low pressure

Low pressure in the core pullsthe water up. The ocean floorkeeps water from flowing away.

The hurricane storm tide occurs when normaltides are combined with the advancing surge.

The storm can be particularly damaging at hightide.

A 2-foot normal hightide plus a 10-foot

storm surge will pushwater 12 feet above

mean sea level.

Water piles up to theright of the eye.

The worst stormsurges hit areaswhere the oceanfloor slopesgradually such as theGulf of Mexico.

SHALLOW WATERNEAR LAND

FLOODING

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The highest storm surge was 42 feet, CycloneMahina, Bathurst Bay, Australia, March 1899.

Hurricane Katrina was accompanied by a storm surgeof about 30 feet.

Ocean

floor

A swirl ofwater iscreatedwhenhurricanewinds pushwatertoward theeye.

Sources: National Weather Service; The Weather Book; The World Book Encyclopedia; NASA; Divine Wind; staff reports

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Minimal flooding.

5 feet at barrierislands, around OsoCreek immediatebanks and head ofNueces Bay.


9-10 feet at headof the bay.

8 feet at barrierislands


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STORM SURGE FLOODING AREAS

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Highest storm tidesin the 1919 Hurricanerose 10 feet.

The Katrina storm surge was estimated atabout 30-35 feet

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The seawall stepsstart 2 feet belowlow water.

Diagram is schematic.

CATEGORY

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HOW TO BOARD THE WINDOWS

Tools

Drill with appropriate bits, hammer andwrench to fit the bolts.

Fastening to wall:

Drill 2 inches from the outside edge of theplywood at each corner and at 12-inch intervals.

Larger openings:

If the opening is larger than one sheet of plywood, youwill need to make shutters with 2x4 bracing in the middleand the bottom of the two sheets of plywood.

Wood-frame houses

For windows 3x4 feet and smalleruse -inch lag bolts andplastic-coated anchors. The boltsshould penetrate the wall orwindow frame 1 inches.

For larger windows use 3/8-inch lagbolts that penetrate at least 2 inches.

Masonry houses

For small windows use -inchexpansion bolts and galvanizedpermanent expansion anchors.The expansion bolt shouldpenetrate at least 1 inches.

For larger windows use 3/8-inchexpansion bolts that penetrate atleast 1 inches.

Add 8 inches to both height and width of openings to provide a 4-inchoverlap on each side of the door.

Sheets of plywood are generally 4x8 feet.

Use 5/8-inch sheets of plywood. Many stores will cut them to order.

Place plywoodover the openingand mark eachhole on the wall.Drill holes theappropriate size ofthe anchor.

Install the anchors.

Make sure onwood-framehomes that theanchors aresecured in solidwood and not intothe siding or trim.

Label each shutterand bolts so youwill know wherethey are to beinstalled.

Source: American Red Cross; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Home Depot

CHOOSING BOLTS

CHOOSING PLYWOOD

Holes at12-inchintervals

4-inch

overlap

Window

5/8-inchplywood

Drill fourholesin the centerarea of theplywood torelievepressure.

2x4bracing

Holes at12-inchintervals

Two piecesof plywood

Use eyeprotection andsafety gloves.

IF YOU HAVE TO EVACUATE ...

KNOW WHEN AND HOW

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Austin

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Portland

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Beeville

Refugio

Kingsville

RobstownAlice

SanDiego

Freer

FalfurriasHebbronville

Laredo

Rockport

Approximate mileageFrom Corpus Christi to:

Austin/US77-US183 220

San Antonio/US181 140

San Antonio/State 16 140

Laredo 150

City officials askevacuees to considerthe travel path of thehurricane and the traveldestination in choosingevacuation routes.

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Potential contraflowrouteIf the contraflow plan isactivated, two lanes ofI-37 southbound willcarry northbound traffic.

Route E

Route C

Route B

Route D

Route A

Pleasanton

Corpus Christi

Sources: TexasDepartment ofTransportation;City of CorpusChristi

Important tips

Make aplan inadvance

Keep anemergencykit in yourcar

Do not towboats orcampers

Keepevacuationroute mapin yourvehicle

Takeonly one

vehicle

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Evacuation recommended forcategory 1 and 2 hurricanes

Evacuation recommendedfor category 3 hurricanes

Evacuation recommended forcategory 4 and 5 hurricanes



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HURRICANE YEAR CAT DAMAGE*1 Katrina 2005 3 $1082 Ike 2008 2 29.53 Andrew 1992 5 26.54 Wilma 2005 3 215 Ivan 2004 3 18.8

6 Charley 2004 4 15.17 Rita 2005 3 128 Frances 2004 2 9.59 Allison 2001 + 910 Jeanne 2004 3 7.611 Hugo 1989 4 712 Floyd 1999 2 6.913 Isabel 2003 2 5.314 Opal 1995 3 5.115 Gustav 2008 2 4.616 Fran 1996 3 4.117 Georges 1998 2 2.718 Dennis 2005 3 2.5

19 Frederic 1979

3 2.320 Agnes 1972 1 2.1

*U.S., in billions, not adjusted for inflation+Only of Tropical Storm intensity, 39-73mph winds.Category column indicates storm categoryat time of landfall.

Source: NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS NHC-6, TheDeadliest, Costliest, and Most Intense United States TropicalCyclones from 1851 to 2010.

Tropical Storm PeakHurricanes/Tropical storms

Tropical storms

Number of storms per 100 yearsExamples showapproximate date

storm occurred.

Source: National Hurricane Center

JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER

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WHAT ABOUT YOUR PETS?

Identification: Cats, dogs, birds, and other large pets should always wear currentidentification. A collar and tags, band, microchip and tattoo are all forms of identificationthat will help increase the chances of pets return home should they become separated.

DogsLong leash, yardstake, blanket,toys, treats, sevendays worth ofcage liner (i.e.newspaper)

CatsPillowcase,harness, leash,blanket, toys,small litter panand scoopablelitter.

BirdsCatch net, heavytowel, cuttlebone,blanket or sheetto cover the cage,cage liner.

Small animalsSalt lick, extrawater bottle,small hide box ortube, seven daysworth of bedding.

ReptilesPillow case,warming device(i.e. hot waterbottle, heatingpad), soakingdish.

ASPCA LISTS THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:

TIPS

1 Make an evacuation package orEvac-Pack. This should include anextra harness and leash, a crate,cage or carrier for each pet. Eachdevice should include in permanentmarker the pets name, pet ownersname and emergency contactinformation. If the pet hasbehavioral or medical issues,include the information as well.

2 Keep three to seven days worth offood in a plastic, airtight container.Rotate food every two months. Foodthat needs refrigeration is notrecommended.

3 Store at least 7 days worth ofdrinking water for each person andpet in a cool, dark place andreplace every two months.

4 Keep a roll of paper towels, liquiddish soap, and small bottle of

household bleach in or near thepack. Also keep a package ofgarbage bags for clean-up.

5 Keep a copy of your pets medicalrecords, feeding and medicationrequirements and recent photos ofpet and owner together.

6 Extra water and food dishes.

7 Extra supply of pets medicationsand vitamins. Replace whenexpired.

The Saffir-Simpson Damage-Potential Scale determines thestrength of a hurricane by categories, 1 being the weakest and 5the strongest. Any hurricane of Category 3 or stronger is consi-dered major. The scale was created by former director of theNational Weather Center Robert Simpson, of Corpus Christi, andconsulting engineer Herbert Saffir in the early 1970s.

CATEGORY 4

Damage: Extreme.

Failure of roofs.

Inland flooding as far as 6miles cutting some escape routes.

Damage to lower floors ofstructures near shore.

Major erosion of beaches.

Evacuation of all residences within500 yards of shore possibly required.

Winds:131-

155mph

.

Storm surge*:13-18 feet.

CATEGORY 5

Damage: Catastrophic. Very severe and extensivedamage to windows and doors.

Failure of roofs on manybuildings.

Some complete building failures.

Small buildings overturned.

Massive evacuation possibly required.

Winds:

156+mph.

Storm surge*:19+ feet.

CATEGORY 1

Damage: Minimal.

Damage to shrubbery, trees,foliage and unanchoredhomes.

Low-lying coastal roadsinundated, pier damage.

Winds:7

4-95mph

.


CATEGORY 3Damage: Extensive.

Large trees blown down.

Some damage to roofingmaterials of buildings; some windand door damage.

Some structural damage to smallbuildings.

Mobile homes destroyed.

Winds:1

11-130mph.


*Surge values are for reference only. Actual surge depends on terrain,construction and underwater elevation.

CATEGORY 2Damage: Moderate.

Some trees down.

Major damage to exposedmobile homes. Some damage toroofing materials of buildings;some window and door damage.

Considerable damage to piers.Marinas flooded.

Evacuation of some areas.

Winds:

96-110m

ph.


Its important to have theright level o insurance whenpreparing or a storm, insur-ance proessionals say, and to

understand the policies.There are two types o cov-

erage that will help i a disasterstrikes: Windstorm and ood.

I say that i a hurricaneblows your roo o and it rainsin your house, thats wind-storm, said Joseph Henson, aCorpus Christi Farmers Insur-ance Group agent. I theres astorm surge and you get (wa-ter) in your house, thats ood.

The best scenario is to in-sure property or its replace-ment value instead o its actualvalue.

Whats also very important,Henson said, is to make surethe homeowner policy and thewindstorm policy have match-ing personal property valuesin order to get the replacementvalue on personal items.

I they dont match then it

becomes actual cash value,he said. Its very important to

make sure the policies match.

Ten Tips for preparing

for a hurricane

1. Protect your home bykeeping up with routine homemaintenance. For instance,keep roo in good conditionand the oundation sound.

2. Be sure you have BOTHood and windstorm insur-ance coverage. Flood insur-ance does not cover wind dam-age and windstorm insurancedoes not cover ood/stormsurge damage.

3. Take an inventory o yourproperty at least once a year.Consider videotaping your be-longings.

4. Insure your property orwhat it will cost to replace it,not its current value.

5. Schedule an insurancecheck-up with your agent atleast once a year.

6. I changes to your insur-ance coverage are needed, plan

ahead. Most insurance compa-nies cannot oer a windstorm

policy when a storm appears inthe Gul o Mexico. Flood cov-erage requires a 30-day wait-ing period beore it becomes

eective ater you purchase it.7. Be sure you know how to

fle an insurance claim. Keepyour agents contact inorma-tion with you at all times.

8. Read your insurance poli-cies and know what is covered.

9. Purchase hurricane sup-plies beore a storm is in theGul.

10. Learn the hurricaneevacuation routes, plan where

youre going to go and whereyoure going to stay. Whenevacuating, bring cash, clothes,cash, bedding, ood and anyimportant amily photos andmementos.

A guide or policyholdersis available rom the TexasWindstorm Insurance Asso-ciation.

Inormation: 800-788-8247or www.twia.orgSource: Texas Windstorm Insurance

Association

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