HURRICANE GUIDE 2010
REMEMBERING DONNA
THE BIG ONE — 50 YEARS AGO HURRICANE DONNA HIT US SQUARELY WITH CATEGORY 4 STRENGTH. PREPARING FOR THE WORST ME ANS BEING
INFORMED. OUR GUIDE WILL HELP YOU DO JUST THAT. Full Story
2010 Hurricane Season
T HE FACT THAT HURRICANE SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS JUNE 1 IS mostly irrelevant, as we see it. What matters more are the predicted numbers: 15 named storms in the Atlantic basin
(that includes us, before you get comfortable), with eight
hurricanes, four of them major. Way above average. Full Story
NBC-2.com/HurricaneTracker: Click for all the storm information you need
Follow tropical storms and hurricanes from your computer screen with an interactive map from the weather experts at NBC-2. You can see the path of the storm in real time, get up to the minute news and updates, submit and view photographs of storms, and much more. Go to www. nbc-2.com, click on “weather” at the top of the screen, then on “hurricane tracker.” Full Story
Hurricane forecasting continues to improve
Earlier information, more data this season
This hurricane season should be a busy one. This year in particular you really do need to pay close attention to the forecast as storms move through the Atlantic, the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Remember, no forecast at this time can tell us where the storms will go. So the message remains the same — prepare. Full Story
Check your hurricane insurance before it’s too late
When it comes to home insurance and hurricanes, the adage “better late than never” is only partially correct. Full Story
Don’t forget pets when crafting hurricane plan
No hurricane plan is complete if it doesn’t include the family pets.
“Sometimes people evacuate and leave their pets,” says Camden Smith, public information coordinator for Collier County’s Domestic Animal Services. “Under no circumstance do we recommend leaving pets behind. If you evacuate, you have a responsibility to take your animals.” Full Story
Must-haves for your emergency supply kit
These are the basic items recommended to have in your hurricane emergency supply kit. Plan to have enough on hand to get you through a minimum of three days without power. Of course, modify the list to meet specific needs of your family.
• One gallon of drinking water per person per day (additional water will be needed for cooking and cleaning) Full Story
Prevent injuries after the storm
• Wear proper clothing, including protective shoes and gloves, when you start cleaning up debris.
• Know how to operate machinery, such as generators and chainsaws. Under no circumstances should a portable generator be used indoors, including partially enclosed areas and garages. Full Story
Stay alert to the signs of heat exhaustion
• Severe cramps • Drenching sweat • Confusion • Dizziness
• Shortness of breath If any of these symptoms occur, seek medical assistance immediately. Full Story
Storm surge creates flooding threat
Coastal waters can rise anywhere from four to 25 feet during a storm — a phenomenon called “storm surge.” Storm surge maps show an estimate of how high water will be at any given sto Full Story
What to eat when there’s no electricity
Anyone who moved to the region post-Hurricane Charley probably hasn’t thought much about what they would eat should a big storm rob them of electricity, as that storm did in August 2004.
However, those of us who spent days or weeks sans power know eating something beyond peanut butter and jelly and canned beans proved among the greatest challenges in those blazing days. Full Story
Storm in poetry and pop, songs and cinema
Everyone from eccentric poets to Hollywood screenwriters has considered the awesome power of hurricanes. The storms aren’t merely a force of nature, but a force in popular culture as well. For better or worse, here are some of the hurricane’s contribution to the pantheon of literature, music and film: Full Story
Evacuation Routes
What’s in a name? Wind and rain Full Story
Keeping cool vital during storm season
Whatever happens, remain calm.
That’s the advice of mental health counselors as the Atlantic hurricane season approaches.
After the active seasons of 2004 and 2005, many Southwest Floridians find themselves growing anxious at the mere prospect of a storm heading this way. Full Story
Higher-than-average storms expected in 2010
Annually, the research that comes out of Colorado State University provides one of the most comprehensive predictions of what a storm season will look like. This year doesn’t look very good. Full Story
Hurricanes by the numbers
36.2
million
In the Hurricane’s Path
Full Story
Gadgets make dealing with hurricanes a breeze
Electricity makes our morning coffee brew, cools the Florida heat in our homes and fires up all of our must-have electronic devices.
But take away this electron generating phenomenon and what have you got? A bunch of caffeine deprived, sweaty folks clamoring for a cell phone with enough juice to check e-mail or news.
Welcome to the aftermath of hurricanes in Florida. Full Story
There’s one in every crowd
A hurricane is allegedly coming. Neighbors are putting up shutters and bringing in the lawn furniture. Your high school classmate who lives in Ohio has e-mailed to say “Woo hoo, dude, your town is on the national news.” So in your mind, there’s really only one thing to do as the impending crisis approaches from the Gulf . . . PAR-TAY !!!!! Full Story
Donna — 1960
In September 1960, Hurricane Donna formed in the Atlantic Ocean and made landfall in Southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm. It was the fifth most intense hurricane on record in the U.S. at landfall. The population of Lee, Collier, Charlotte and Monroe counties in 1960 was 130,807. Today, the population is estimated at more than 1.1 million. Full Story
Agencies and organizations offer help
Hindsight is always a dishonest voice for the present. The storms have been quiet since Hurricane Wilma during the 2005 season, which was the last major hurricane to affect the Fort Myers area. But nobody wants to walk down their street, and see fallen trees and power lines scattered along the road, and wonder what they have to do next. Full Story
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