With the most destructive and costly hurricane season in history behind us, experts are predicting yet another active season. William M. Gray and Philip J. Klotzbach of the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, in fact, predict 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and an 81 percent probability that a major hurricane will make landfall on the U.S. coastline.
While hurricanes can't be prevented, preparing for them can reduce property damage, minimize business interruption and save lives. Hurricane preparedness requires an understanding of the threats posed by hurricanes as well as hazard mitigation and the implementation of site-specific emergency response and recovery plans.
Hurricanes pose multiple hazards, including straight-line winds, embedded tornadoes, flooding caused by heavy rainfall and coastal flooding technically known as storm surge. Straight-line winds can break exterior glass, open unsecured doors and peel away roof coverings.
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