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Understanding Hurricanes: Formation, Impact, and Dynamics

Hurricanes are powerful storms formed when moist air rises, creating low pressure. As this process continues, more moist air is drawn in, accelerating the storm's intensity. Cooler air is pulled downward, and the winds circulate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly near the equator. As hurricanes progress, they gather more moisture, increasing their speed and potential for destruction. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for preparedness and safety during hurricane season.

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Understanding Hurricanes: Formation, Impact, and Dynamics

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  1. HURRICANES

    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
  2. How Are They Formed? Moist air rises, causing low pressure More moist air is sucked in storm, faster Cooler air is pulled down Wind circles (anti-clockwise) about 10° over equator As hurricane moves it picks up more moist air and increases speed
  3. Hurricane Diagram Cold dry air is sucked into the storm As the hurricane moves it picks up moisture, increasing its speed Warm moist air rises causing low pressure Trade winds cause it to spin (anticlockwise) The eye of the storm
  4. Barbados Last hurricane that hit us: August 17th ,2007 Hurricane Dean Worst hurricane that hit us: September 22nd,1995 Hurricane Janet 35 people dead 1800 homes damaged 20,000 homeless Visit www.nhc.noaa.gov to inform yourself on possible hurricanes
  5. Hurricane Shelters Each parish has its own shelters. St. Michael (26) Bay Primary Charles F. Broome St. Leonard’s Boys St. Peter (5) Edna Nicholls Center All Saints Primary School Coleridge and Parry School St. John (2) St. John’s School The Lodge School St. James (7) Queens College St. Albans Primary Greenwhich Hall Christ Church(12) Arthur Smith Christ Church Boys St. Lawrence Church St. Philip (8) Rices Methodist St. Philip Primary St. Marks Primary School St. Lucy(3) St. Lucy Parish Church Ignatius Byer Primary School St. Lucy Secondary School St. Thomas(4) Lester Vaughn School Sharon Primary School Clifton Hill Moravian Church St. George (10) St. Jude’s Church St. Judes Primary St. Luke’s Church St. Andrew(2) Alleyne School St. Andrew’s Primary School St. Joseph(4) St. Barnards St. Joseph Primary School St. Elizabeth Community Centre
  6. How To Be Prepared Water(1 gallon per person per day) Canned food Can opener Eating utensils (alarm) clock Battery powered radio Blankets, sleeping bag, pillows Battery powered lantern Flashlights Batteries Money First aid kit Fire extinguisher Clothes Entertainment Water proof container (for important documents)
  7. Emergency numbers Police 211 Fire Department 311 Ambulance 511 QEH 436-6450
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