Corpus Christi Caller-Times Advertising Supplement May 19, 2013

Its calm now

but be prepared.
Its calm now
but be prepared.
2013
2013
Hurricane Guide Hurricane Guide
Hurricane season
is June 1 - Nov. 30
Hurricane season
is June 1 - Nov. 30
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CONTENTS
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The calm before the
storm: Forecasters predict
a more active than usual
storm season this year.
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Before and after the
storm: A list of tips of
necessary supplies.
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Tracking map:
Follow the
hurricanes as they
move through the Atlantic and the
Gulf of Mexico.
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Storm surge: A look at
the combinations that
create a rise in sea levels.
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Evacuation map: These
are the routes to use when
leaving the Coastal Bend
when theres a hurricane.
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Costliest hurricanes:
Trace the top 20 costliest
hurricanes dating back to
the 70s.
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Prepare for your pets:
Dont forget your animals
needs when planning
evacuation kits.
When the storm is approaching, take Caller.coms
hurricane coverage with you via our mobile site,
m.caller.com, and our Twitter feed @callerdotcom
INTERNET STORM
COVERAGE
The 2013 hurricane season is approaching and Caller.com will be
the destination for the most current information available. Through
a partnership with the National Hurricane Center of the National
Weather Service, Caller.com will have access to the latest tropical
information available anywhere in South Texas.
OUR COVERAGE WILL INCLUDE
THE MOST CURRENT:
Forecasts for the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico
Storm probabilities updated every two hours
Tropical storm advisories
Three- and ve-day landfall predictions for each storm
Seven-day storm track projections
Current and previous storm coordinates
Satellite imagery of the storms with wind speeds
First
reported on
Also take a glimpse at the past
with the storm tracks of major U.S.
hurricanes over the past 100 years
and local photo galleries of Coastal
Bend hurricanes since 1967.
EMERGENCY
NUMBERS
CORPUS CHRISTI
Police, re, ambulance: 911
City/water: 857-1888 (24 hours)
Waste water: 857-1818 (24 hours)
AEP: 866-223-8508
American Red Cross: 887-9991
COUNTY
Aransas: 361-729-2222
Bee: 361-362-3221
Brooks: 361-325-3696
Duval: 361-279-3351
Jim Hogg: 361-527-3710
Jim Wells: 361-668-0341
Kleberg: 361-595-8500
Live Oak: 361-449-2271
Nueces: 887-2222
Refugio: 361-526-2351
San Patricio: 361-364-2251
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What we do when the lights go out . . .
Electricity is an essential service that is often taken for granted. Yet, a major stormor hurricane can
disrupt electric service for an extended period of time. AEP Texas has developed a comprehensive
restoration plan in the event of a major storm or hurricane that is designed to get the lights back
on as quickly as possible.
Each year prior to hurricane season, drills are conducted so that everyone will be ready for whatever
happens. In the event of a severe storm, crews from other parts of AEP Texas and from utilities in
surrounding states are called upon to help restore service.
AEP Texas realizes communication to residents is vital in the event of a storm, and we will
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By Kimberly Vetter
Special to the Caller-Times
Get ready coastal residents.
This years hurricane season
is predicted to be more active
than average.
William Gray and Philip
Klotzbach, with the Tropical
Meteorology Research Project
at Colorado State University,
said in their recently released
hurricane forecast that there
could be 18 named storms this
year.
Of those named storms,
Gray and Klotzbachs forecast
calls for nine becoming hur-
ricanes and four turning into
Category 3, 4, or 5 hurricanes
with wind speeds of 111 mph or
greater.
It looks like it will be a pret-
ty active season, said Gray,
who has produced a hurricane
forecast for the Tropical Me-
teorology Research Project for
30 years. That doesnt mean
Corpus Christi or Texas will
get hit, but the probability is
higher than it was last year.
An average hurricane sea-
son, based on numbers from
1981 to 2010, includes 12 named
storms with six becoming hur-
ricanes, and three of those be-
coming major hurricanes.
Gray and Klotzbach predict
an above-average hurricane
season this year due to the
combination of abnormally
warm waters in the Atlantic
and a relatively low likelihood
of El Nio.
El Nio is a warmer than
normal sea surface tempera-
ture in the Pacific Ocean,
which can create greater than
normal upper atmospheric
winds. These winds can ham-
per the development of storms
or prevent tropical storms
from forming.
In an El Nio year there
are 40 percent fewer storms
than in a non- El Nio year,
Gray said. The diference is
signifcant.
Predicting the landfall of a
seasons storms isnt quite as
precise.
Gray and Klotzbach cant ac-
curately forecast months in ad-
vance exactly where this years
predicted hurricanes will hit.
They can, however, give the
total seasonal probability of
landfall.
Using a statistical analyses
of all U.S. hurricane and named
storm landfall events in the
20th century, Gray and Klotz-
bach said in their report there
is a 47 percent chance that at
least one major hurricane will
hit the Gulf of Mexicos coast
from the Florida panhandle
westward to Brownsville.
They said there is a one per-
cent chance of one or more ma-
jor hurricanes making landfall
in Nueces County and a three
percent chance that one or
more hurricanes will hit the
county between June 1 and
Nov. 30, which is the duration
of the hurricane season.
People have been lucky on
the Texas coast, Gray said,
adding that the last time a hur-
ricane made landfall in South
Texas was in 1999 when Hur-
ricane Bret hit Padre Island.
Hopefully, that luck wont run
out any time soon.
Regardless, Gray said, peo-
ple need to prepare the same
for every season. It only takes
one hurricane making landfall
to make it an active season.
Christina Barron, a me-
teorologist with the National
Weather Service in Corpus
Christi, said a lack of hurricane
awareness and preparedness
are common threads among
all major hurricane disasters.
By knowing your vulner-
ability and what actions you
should take, you can reduce the
efects of a hurricane disaster,
Barron said, adding that hur-
ricane hazards come in many
forms, including storm surge,
heavy rainfall, inland fooding,
high winds and tornadoes.
It is essential that your
family be ready before a storm
approaches, she said. You
cant aford to let your guard
down.
Corpus Christi Mayor Nelda
Martinez agreed and urged
area residents to devise an
evacuation plan should they be
asked or ordered to leave the
area. She said residents also
should prepare for sustained
periods without power in case
they have to ride out a storm
that makes landfall in the area.
Such preparations include
stockpiling food, medicine,
water and batteries for at least
three days, the mayor said.
Hurricane preparations also
include tying down things that
might fy of during high winds
and boarding up windows on
homes and businesses.
You can never be too pre-
pared, Martinez said. Having
a plan goes a long way.
Staying abreast of this years
hurricane forecast is also im-
portant, she said.
Gray and Klotzbach will re-
lease another forecast in June
and August. They will be issu-
ing two-week forecasts during
the peak of the season from
August to October and a veri-
fcation and discussion of the
2013 forecasts will be released
in late November.
The National Oceanic At-
mospheric Administrations
Climate Prediction Centers
seasonal hurricane outlook
will be issued May 23 at a
press conference in College
Park, Md., said Dennis Felt-
gen, a meteorologist with the
administration.
The forecast is the only
U.S. government-researched
hurricane outlook that is is-
sued, Feltgen said. Other fore-
casts, including the one from
Colorado State, are from pri-
vate organizations.
Throughout the hurricane
season, the administrations
hurricane center will issue
storm watches and warnings.
Last year, the center increased
the lead time for such alerts.
Now, when a tropical storm
watch is issued, it means tropi-
cal storm conditions are pos-
sible within 48 hours. A tropi-
cal storm warning now means
that tropical storm conditions
are expected within 36 hours.
A hurricane watch means
hurricane conditions are pos-
sible within 48 hours. A hurri-
cane warning means that these
conditions are expected within
36 hours.
The calm before the
is the best time to get ready for hurricane season
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prepare while the season is calm.
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HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS JUNE 1ST
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BEFORE THE STORM, AFTER THE STORM
WHEN A WARNING
IS ISSUED
A tropical storm or hurricane warning means those conditions are expected in a
specied 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 plywood
and door braces. All window openings need to
be covered and all doors must withstand
hurricane-force winds (including garage
door).
2 Drain in-ground pools about 1 foot to allow for
heavy rain. Super-chlorinate to avoid
contamination. Disconnect electrical pumps.
3 Bring in any outdoor objects that could be
blown away.
4 Disconnect propane gas tanks, turn off the
main gas line.
Note: Do not stay in a mobile home.
5 Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest
setting.
6 Have at least three gallons of water per
person on hand.
Stay informed at Caller.com or by listening to local
radio. Stay indoors, away from windows.
Consider turning off circuit breakers before the
power goes off.
Once you get into your safe room, stay there even if
you hear breaking glass.
If your house begins to break apart, cover yourself
with a mattress and pillows. If your safe room is a
bathroom, get into the bathtub and cover yourself
with a mattress.
Do not leave your safe room until you hear an
ofcial alls clear. If the wind dies down, you may
be in the eye of the storm. Winds may resume at any
time 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; staff
reports
DURING THE STORM AFTER THE STORM
WHEN A WATCH
IS ISSUED
A tropical storm or hurricane watch means those conditions could pose a threat in
the specied 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 prescription
medicines, at least a two-week supply.
Check rst-aid kit.
Make sure all battery-powered
radios, ashlights and lanterns are
in working order with spare batteries.
Make sure you have enough cash on hand.
Make sure everyone knows where the re
extinguisher is located.
Locate storm shutters, boards, garage door supports and any
hardware or tools necessary for installation.
Do not prune trees. Trash collection will be delayed and loose
branches may become dangerous.
Fill all your vehicles with
fuel. Park your vehicle in
the garage or pull it up as
close as possible to the side
of the home.
Locate water, gas and
electric shut-offs. You
should shut them off if
you evacuate.
7 Clean a bathtub using bleach, rinse thoroughly and let
dry. Seal the drain with caulk and ll the tub. This water
is to be used for bathing and sanitary purposes only, not
for drinking.
8 Prepare your safe room. Stock it with a battery-powered
radio with spare batteries, sleeping bags and pillows,
chairs, snacks and drinking water. Have a mattress
nearby in case your home suffers structural damage.
9 Place valuables and personal papers in waterproof
containers. If you are evacuating, you may be required to
provide proof of residency before being allowed to return
to 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 you
will be during the hurricane.
Locate the re extinguisher before attempting
to turn the power back on.
Stay away from all downed power lines.
Do not dial 911 unless it is a life
threatening emergency.
Do not report individual power, water,
gas or phone problems. Utility companies
will restore service as quickly as possible.
Do not drink tap water until you hear
from ofcials that it is safe.
Do not pile debris near power poles.
When possible, call your out-of-town contact
and tell them youre all right.
Avoid driving.
Use caution in approaching someone elses property; you could be
mistaken 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 active
ingredient)
Tincture of iodine or water
purication tablets
Propane gas (for grills)
Charcoal and lighter uid
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
ption
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Pre-Storm Tips:
Do NOT turn of gas at the meter; the meter should
be left on to maintain proper pressure in the gas
pipes. If fooding occurs it will prevent water from
entering the lines.
Never run generators indoors or in a garage - place
them in well ventilated areas. Natural Gas as well as
gasoline or diesel powered generators produce carbon
monoxide and the fumes can be deadly.
If you wish to discontinue gas service to a particular
appliance then each one can be turned of. To restore
the gas service, each appliance will have to be relit by
qualifed 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 not
attempt to repair food-damaged appliances, it could
result in further damage and costly repairs. Have
them checked by qualifed personnel before turning
them on.
As you return to your home or business, please be
alert for leaking gas. If you smell gas, leave the area
immediately and contact Te City of Corpus Christi
Gas Department at 361-885-6910.
You will be asked to know where your Natural Gas
meter is located. If you are putting out debris for
heavy trash pick-up, please make sure it is placed
away from the meter.
Insome areas the meter may be locatednear the curb.
Trash collectors are using mechanized equipment to
pick up heavy debris, and if the debris is near a gas
meter, the equipment could pull up the gas meter,
damaging it or causing a potentially hazardous
situation. If this does happen, please leave the area
immediately and notify Te City of Corpus Christi
Gas Department.
If your home was fooded have qualifed personnel
inspect your appliances and gas piping to make
sure they are in good operating condition before
reconnecting service. Tis includes outdoor gas
appliances, such as pool heaters, gas grills, and gas
lights.
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Visit Caller.comfor the latest in hurricane
information.
Stormpositions are given in latitude, which runs
horizontally, and longitude, which runs vertically.
EXAMPLE: If a hurricane is at latitude 28.0 north and
longitude 98.0 west, move up the horizontal lines of
latitude to 28.0. Now move across the vertical lines of
longitude to 98.0. Where these lines cross is the center of
the storm(in this case, it would be near Corpus Christi).
HURRICANE TRACKING MAP
TROPICAL
DISTURBANCE
A poorly organized
cluster of thunders-
torms that usually
has no closed
surface circulation.
TROPICAL
DEPRESSION
A cluster of
thunderstorms
organized around a
central circulation
with surface winds
of 38 mph or less.
TROPICAL STORM
A cluster of thunder-
storms with a substan-
tial rotary circulation
and sustained winds of
39-73 mph. It is at this
stage of development
that the stormis
assigned a name.
HURRICANE
A severe tropical
cyclone that is natures
most powerful storm,
with sustained winds
of 74 mph or greater.
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BAHAMAS
CUBA
HAITI
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CAYMAN ISLANDS
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GUATEMALA
HONDURAS
EL SALVADOR NICARAGUA
PANAMA
COLOMBIA
VENEZUELA
DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC
PUERTO RICO
ANGUILA
ST. MARTIN
ANTIGUA ST. KITTS
and NEVIS
COSTA RICA
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Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Ocean
Storm names
These are the assigned names
for this seasons storms:
Andrea
Barry
Chantal
Dorian
Erin
Fernand
Gabrielle
Humberto
Ingrid
Jerry
Karen
Lorenzo
Melissa
Nestor
Olga
Pablo
Rebekah
Sebastien
Tanya
Van
Wendy
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Natural Gas is clean burning and readily available in many
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they are usually not afected by the elements or mechanical
disruptions that cause most residential power outages.
INCENTIVES FOR HOMEOWNERS:
NATURAL
SAFETY
GAS
YOU CAN SMELL
LESS THAN 1% OF
GAS IN THE AIR.
REMEMBER... Gas can also
be detected through...
SIGHT SMELL HEARING
Dead or discolored
vegetation are signs of
a possible leak around
the pipeline area.
Notice any pungent
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rotten egg.
If the fame sounds
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Before you dig or
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Call 361.885.6910 if
you detect a gas leak.
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About 16 feet at
head of bay.
10-12 feet at
islands and Oso
Creek. Spreading
to parts of the
Southside.
CATEGORY 3
111-130 mph winds
15-17 feet at Oso
Creek, getting into
a lot of the
Southside.
20-24 feet at head
of Nueces Bay
(impacting
reneries, I-37).
12-14 feet at
islands.
CATEGORY 4
131-155 mph winds
20-23 feet at
Southside.
29-31 feet at head
of bay.
16-17 feet at
islands.
CATEGORY 5
156+ mph winds
The wind, rain and force of the sea combine to create a rise in sea levels
up to as much as 35 feet above normal. This can cause serious
ooding and has caused far more destruction and killed more people
than the wind. The rise in sea levels brought on by Hurricane
Katrina is an example of the destructive force the storm surge
can have. The main cause of death in a hurricane that hit
Galveston in 1900, one of the worst in U.S. history, was the
storm surge, which killed more
than 8,000 people.
Low pressure
Low pressure in the core
pulls the water up.
Open-ocean surges are
not high because water
is unobstructed and
allowed to ow away.
Water ows
away creating
underwater
currents.
OPEN OCEAN
Low pressure
Low pressure in the core pulls
the water up. The ocean oor
keeps water from owing away.
The hurricane storm tide occurs when normal
tides are combined with the advancing surge.
The storm can be particularly damaging at high
tide.
A 2-foot normal high
tide plus a 10-foot
storm surge will push
water 12 feet above
mean sea level.
Water piles up to the
right of the eye.
The worst storm
surges hit areas
where the ocean
oor slopes
gradually such as the
Gulf of Mexico.
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Hurricane Katrina was accompanied by a storm surge
of about 30 feet.
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Minimal ooding.
5 feet at barrier
islands, around Oso
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banks and head of
Nueces Bay.
CATEGORY 1
74-95 mph winds
9-10 feet at head
of the bay.
8 feet at barrier
islands
CATEGORY 2
96-110 mph winds
STORM SURGE MOST LETHAL ASPECT OF HURRICANES
STORM SURGE FLOODING AREAS
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The Katrina storm surge was estimated at
about 30-35 feet
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The seawall steps
start 2 feet below
low water.
Diagram is schematic.
CATEGORY
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CATEGORY
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CATEGORY
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HOW TO BOARD THE WINDOWS
Tools
Drill with appropriate bits, hammer and
wrench to t the bolts.
Fastening to wall:
Drill 2 inches from the outside edge of the
plywood at each corner and at 12-inch intervals.
Larger openings:
If the opening is larger than one sheet of plywood, you
will need to make shutters with 2x4 bracing in the middle
and the bottom of the two sheets of plywood.
Wood-frame houses
For windows 3x4 feet and smaller
use -inch lag bolts and
plastic-coated anchors. The bolts
should penetrate the wall or
window frame 1

inches.
For larger windows use
3
/8-inch lag
bolts that penetrate at least 2
inches.
Masonry houses
For small windows use -inch
expansion bolts and galvanized
permanent expansion anchors.
The expansion bolt should
penetrate at least 1 inches.
For larger windows use
3
/8-inch
expansion bolts that penetrate at
least 1 inches.
Add 8 inches to both height and width of openings to provide a 4-inch
overlap 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 plywood
over the opening
and mark each
hole on the wall.
Drill holes the
appropriate size of
the anchor.
Install the anchors.
Make sure on
wood-frame
homes that the
anchors are
secured in solid
wood and not into
the siding or trim.
Label each shutter
and bolts so you
will know where
they are to be
installed.
Source: American Red Cross; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Home Depot
CHOOSING BOLTS
CHOOSING PLYWOOD
Holes at
12-inch
intervals
4-inch
overlap
Window
5
/8-inch
plywood
Drill four
holes
in the center
area of the
plywood to
relieve
pressure.
2x4
bracing
Holes at
12-inch
intervals
Two pieces
of plywood
Use eye
protection and
safety gloves.
IF YOU HAVE TO EVACUATE ...
KNOW WHEN AND HOW
624
665
35
35 37
10
10
181
283
281
281
77
59 44
16
16
359
123
285
San
Antonio
Austin
Port Aransas
Portland
Sinton
Beeville
Refugio
Kingsville
Robstown
Alice
San
Diego
Freer
Falfurrias
Hebbronville
Laredo
Rockport
Approximate mileage
From Corpus Christi to:
Austin/US77-US183 220
San Antonio/US181 140
San Antonio/State 16 140
Laredo 150
City ofcials ask
evacuees to consider
the travel path of the
hurricane and the travel
destination in choosing
evacuation routes.
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Potential contraow
route
If the contraow plan is
activated, two lanes of
I-37 southbound will
carry northbound trafc.
Route E
Route C
Route B
Route D
Route A
Pleasanton
Corpus Christi
Sources: Texas
Department of
Transportation;
City of Corpus
Christi
Important tips
Make a
plan in
advance
Keep an
emergency
kit in your
car
Do not tow
boats or
campers
Keep
evacuation
route map
in your
vehicle
Take
only one
vehicle
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EVACUATION ZONES
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Evacuation recommended for
category 1 and 2 hurricanes
Evacuation recommended
for category 3 hurricanes
Evacuation recommended for
category 4 and 5 hurricanes
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HURRICANE YEAR CAT DAMAGE*
1 Katrina 2005 3 $108
2 Ike 2008 2 29.5
3 Andrew 1992 5 26.5
4 Wilma 2005 3 21
5 Ivan 2004 3 18.8
6 Charley 2004 4 15.1
7 Rita 2005 3 12
8 Frances 2004 2 9.5
9 Allison 2001 + 9
10 Jeanne 2004 3 7.6
11 Hugo 1989 4 7
12 Floyd 1999 2 6.9
13 Isabel 2003 2 5.3
14 Opal 1995 3 5.1
15 Gustav 2008 2 4.6
16 Fran 1996 3 4.1
17 Georges 1998 2 2.7
18 Dennis 2005 3 2.5
19 Frederic 1979 3 2.3
20 Agnes 1972 1 2.1
*U.S., in billions, not adjusted for ination
+Only of Tropical Storm intensity, 39-73
mph winds.
Category column indicates storm category
at time of landfall.
Source: NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS NHC-6, The
Deadliest, Costliest, and Most Intense United States Tropical
Cyclones from 1851 to 2010.
Tropical Storm Peak
Hurricanes/Tropical storms
Tropical storms
Number of storms per 100 years
Examples show
approximate date
storm occurred.
Source: National Hurricane Center
JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
Katrina Charley Celia Agnes Dennis
Andrew Jeanne
Ike Hugo Opal
Rita Gustav
Ivan
Floyd
Wilma Frances
Frederic
Hurricanes/
Tropical Storms
Tropical Storms
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
PACIFIC
OCEAN
MEXICO
GULF OF
MEXICO
TEXAS
Corpus
Christi
COSTLIEST MAINLAND U.S. TROPICAL CYCLONES, 1900-2012
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WHAT ABOUT YOUR PETS?
Identication: Cats, dogs, birds, and other large pets should always wear current
identication. A collar and tags, band, microchip and tattoo are all forms of identication
that will help increase the chances of pets return home should they become separated.
Dogs
Long leash, yard
stake, blanket,
toys, treats, seven
days worth of
cage liner (i.e.
newspaper)
Cats
Pillowcase,
harness, leash,
blanket, toys,
small litter pan
and scoopable
litter.
Birds
Catch net, heavy
towel, cuttlebone,
blanket or sheet
to cover the cage,
cage liner.
Small animals
Salt lick, extra
water bottle,
small hide box or
tube, seven days
worth of bedding.
Reptiles
Pillow case,
warming device
(i.e. hot water
bottle, heating
pad), soaking
dish.
ASPCA LISTS THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:
p p
TIPS
1 Make an evacuation package or
Evac-Pack. This should include an
extra harness and leash, a crate,
cage or carrier for each pet. Each
device should include in permanent
marker the pets name, pet owners
name and emergency contact
information. If the pet has
behavioral or medical issues,
include the information as well.
2 Keep three to seven days worth of
food in a plastic, airtight container.
Rotate food every two months. Food
that needs refrigeration is not
recommended.
3 Store at least 7 days worth of
drinking water for each person and
pet in a cool, dark place and
replace every two months.
4 Keep a roll of paper towels, liquid
dish soap, and small bottle of
household bleach in or near the
pack. Also keep a package of
garbage bags for clean-up.
5 Keep a copy of your pets medical
records, feeding and medication
requirements and recent photos of
pet and owner together.
6 Extra water and food dishes.
7 Extra supply of pets medications
and vitamins. Replace when
expired.
The Safr-Simpson Damage-Potential Scale determines the
strength of a hurricane by categories, 1 being the weakest and 5
the strongest. Any hurricane of Category 3 or stronger is consi-
dered major. The scale was created by former director of the
National Weather Center Robert Simpson, of Corpus Christi, and
consulting engineer Herbert Safr in the early 1970s.
CATEGORY 4
Damage: Extreme.
Failure of roofs.
Inland ooding as far as 6
miles cutting some escape routes.
Damage to lower oors of
structures near shore.
Major erosion of beaches.
Evacuation of all residences within
500 yards of shore possibly required.
W
in
d
s
: 1
3
1
-1
5
5
m
p
h
.
Storm surge*:
13-18 feet.
CATEGORY 5
Damage: Catastrophic.
Very severe and extensive
damage to windows and doors.
Failure of roofs on many
buildings.
Some complete building failures.
Small buildings overturned.
Massive evacuation possibly required.
W
in
d
s
: 1
5
6
+
m
p
h
.
Storm surge*:
19+ feet.
CATEGORY 1
Damage: Minimal.
Damage to shrubbery, trees,
foliage and unanchored
homes.
Low-lying coastal roads
inundated, pier damage.
W
in
d
s
: 7
4
-9
5
m
p
h
.
Storm surge*:
4-5 feet.
CATEGORY 3
Damage: Extensive.
Large trees blown down.
Some damage to roong
materials of buildings; some wind
and door damage.
Some structural damage to small
buildings.
Mobile homes destroyed.
W
in
d
s
: 1
1
1
-1
3
0
m
p
h
.
Storm surge*:
9-12 feet.
*Surge values are for reference only. Actual surge depends on terrain,
construction and underwater elevation.
CATEGORY 2
Damage: Moderate.
Some trees down.
Major damage to exposed
mobile homes. Some damage to
roong materials of buildings;
some window and door damage.
Considerable damage to piers.
Marinas ooded.
Evacuation of some areas.
W
in
d
s
: 9
6
-1
1
0
m
p
h
.
Storm surge*:
6-8 feet.
Its important to have the
right level of insurance when
preparing for a storm, insur-
ance professionals say, and to
understand the policies.
There are two types of cov-
erage that will help if a disaster
strikes: Windstorm and food.
I say that if a hurricane
blows your roof of and it rains
in your house, thats wind-
storm, said Joseph Henson, a
Corpus Christi Farmers Insur-
ance Group agent. If theres a
storm surge and you get (wa-
ter) in your house, thats food.
The best scenario is to in-
sure property for its replace-
ment value instead of its actual
value.
Whats also very important,
Henson said, is to make sure
the homeowner policy and the
windstorm policy have match-
ing personal property values
in order to get the replacement
value on personal items.
If 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 by
keeping up with routine home
maintenance. For instance,
keep roof in good condition
and the foundation sound.
2. Be sure you have BOTH
food and windstorm insur-
ance coverage. Flood insur-
ance does not cover wind dam-
age and windstorm insurance
does not cover food/storm
surge damage.
3. Take an inventory of your
property at least once a year.
Consider videotaping your be-
longings.
4. Insure your property for
what it will cost to replace it,
not its current value.
5. Schedule an insurance
check-up with your agent at
least once a year.
6. If changes to your insur-
ance coverage are needed, plan
ahead. Most insurance compa-
nies cannot ofer a windstorm
policy when a storm appears in
the Gulf of Mexico. Flood cov-
erage requires a 30-day wait-
ing period before it becomes
efective after you purchase it.
7. Be sure you know how to
fle an insurance claim. Keep
your agents contact informa-
tion with you at all times.
8. Read your insurance poli-
cies and know what is covered.
9. Purchase hurricane sup-
plies before a storm is in the
Gulf.
10. Learn the hurricane
evacuation routes, plan where
youre going to go and where
youre going to stay. When
evacuating, bring cash, clothes,
cash, bedding, food and any
important family photos and
mementos.
A guide for policyholders
is available from the Texas
Windstorm Insurance Asso-
ciation.
Information: 800-788-8247
or www.twia.org
Source: Texas Windstorm Insurance
Association
Insurance ofers peace of mind
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