Every 13 to 18 years, a hurricane tracks within 50 miles of southern New England. Hurricanes Bob (and Carol) were the two most recent hurricanes that made landfall in New England. Hurricane season in New England generally occurs between June-November, but it may start earlier. It's important to keep an eye on the weather and make sure you take all necessary precautions. Hurricanes can cause severe damage to property and lives. These are some tips to keep in your mind when you're dealing with hurricane season.
Tropical storm Hanna
Hurricane season is upon us again and Tropical Cyclone Hanna is heading toward New England. The satellite that is monitoring Hanna has captured this incredible picture of Hanna's winds on Aug. 29, 2008. The image was taken at approximately 14:15 UTC or 10:33 a.m. EDT, and shows the wind intensity reflected by the clouds.
The eye of Hanna will move over the eastern United States today, before moving northeastward into the Mid-Atlantic on Monday. Heavy rainfall is expected, along with flash flooding and isolated tornadoes. Additionally, the coast storm surge is expected to occur today along the Chesapeake Bay as well as Albemarle sound. As it passes to the northeast, the threat of coastal flooding will diminish.
Hanna is capable of sustained winds up to 60 mph and higher gusts. Hanna's center was located near latitude 20.3 north and longitude 78.5 west, approximately 305 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Hanna was moving northwest at 12 mph at the moment of its initial landfall. But, it is expected that Hanna will turn northwest throughout the day. Its minimum pressure at the center is 1002 millibars.
Hurricane Bob
Hurricane Bob was the most devastating storm to hit New England during hurricane season. It caused significant damage and killed 18 people. The storm left a $1 billion damage bill in Southern New England and a damage bill of $2.5 billion in New England as a whole. Although Hurricane Bob was the last hurricane to strike the region, Hurricane Edouard made landfall in Nantucket on September 16, 1996.
Hurricane Bob made landfall close to New Bedford, Massachusetts. He then cut across Southeastern Massachusetts. The storm dropped three to six inches of rainfall in some parts of the area. Although it was a Category-3 hurricane, the storm produced winds over 75 mph, and ripped up coastlines. In some areas, such as Cape Cod, the storm surge exceeded seven feet. Numerous coastal towns were left with power outages and damage as a result.
Hurricane Bob was the 2nd most powerful storm to hit New England in hurricane season. It had maximum sustained winds at 115 mph (185 km/h). It caused significant damage and destruction in the region. The Atlantic hurricane season officially began in 1997 when Bob was renamed Bill.
Hurricane Carol
Hurricane Carol struck New England during hurricane-season 2013. The storm surge was more than 14 feet high and brought heavy winds to the area. The storm caused extensive flooding in southern New England. In addition, Hurricane Carol dropped two to five inches of rain on most of the region, with up to six inches falling in the Northeast. Nearly 4,000 homes, boats, and vehicles were damaged as a result. The storm knocked out power in most of eastern Massachusetts.
Hurricane Carol began with a weakening phase just before landfall in eastern United States. But it intensified quickly after turning north and northeastward. On August 30, it reached Category 2 status after passing Cape Hatteras in North Carolina. Hurricane Carol was intense with sustained winds up to 120 km/h in certain areas and gusts up to 217km/h elsewhere.
FAQ
What's the time taken to find help once you are lost?
This depends upon several factors.
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Where you are
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Which type of terrain are you in?
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It doesn't matter if your cell phone reception is good
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How many people have seen you?
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Whether you are injured
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It doesn't matter if you're dehydrated
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It doesn't matter if water has been ingested.
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Whether you have eaten recently
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It doesn't matter if you are wearing the right clothing
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No matter whether you are carrying a compass, a map, or a compass
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Are you familiar with the area?
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How long have you been lost?
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How much time did you spend searching for help
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What is the average time it takes for people to notice what you are missing?
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You are amazed at how fast they find you and start searching for you
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How many rescuers are you able to attract?
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How many rescues have you received?
Why is basic survival skills so important?
Basic survival skills include knowing how to protect yourself, make fire, build shelter, hunt, and fish. These skills are crucial no matter where we live. They become even more essential when we travel alone or in remote areas.
Other survival skills include navigation, self-defense and wilderness medicine. These are life-saving skills that must be learned before you venture into the unknown.
These skills are not the only ones you should have. There are many valuable skills that can be useful when you're away from home. For example, if you plan on spending your vacation hiking through the mountains, learn some mountaineering techniques if you plan to go camping in the desert, learn how to survive in extreme temperatures. There are many different ways to prepare yourself for any situation.
What are your options in a survival situation
It's impossible to spend too much time thinking about what you should say next. Prepare for everything. Make sure you know how to react when confronted with an unexpected problem.
You must also be ready to improvise if you find yourself in a situation where you're not sure what to do.
In a survival situation, you'll probably face problems like:
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Being stuck in a remote location
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Getting lost
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Food supplies are limited
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Water running low
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Facing hostile people
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Facing wild animal
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Finding shelter
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Predators can be defeated
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Setting the flame
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Using tools
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Building shelters
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Hunting
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* Fishing
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- so you can be 100 percent hands-free, and there's less chance you'll put your torch down and lose it. (nymag.com)
- In November of 1755, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 and a maximum intensity of VIII occurred about 50 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. (usgs.gov)
- Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
- Not only does it kill up to 99.9% of all waterborne bacteria and parasites, but it will filter up to 1,000 liters of water without the use of chemicals. (hiconsumption.com)
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How To
How to Build an Lean-To Shelter
The United States has many small structures called lean-tos. These structures are made mostly from wood or metal poles that are covered with tarps, canvas, sheeting or corrugated roofing material. The walls, ceiling and floor are typically built first before the roof is added.
A lean to is a temporary shelter that can be built at the side or roof of a building in case the weather doesn't permit permanent shelter. It is also known as a "leaning to shed", "leaning to cabin," or "leaning to house."
There are many types, including:
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Simple wooden frame covered with tarpaulin. This type is often seen in rural areas.
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A lean to tent that consists of a framework made of poles and supporting a Tarpaulin.
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A lean-to cabin, also known as a "cabin-on-frame," consists of a platform supported by posts and beams.
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A lean to shed, also known as "shelter–on-a-pole” or "paddock shed", is a structure of poles and supports that has a cover.
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A lean-to-garage, also known as "garage -on-stilts", or "overhang", is composed of a steel structure that rests upon concrete stilts.
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A lean to studio is also known by the names "studio-on a-frame" and "studio-on a-post". It consists a framework consisting of two parallel horizontal members, (posts), as well as one perpendicular member.
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A lean-to greenhouse, also called a "greenhouse-on-a-post," consists of three parallel horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular member (beam), and a canopy.