Every 13-18 year, a hurricane travels within 50 miles south 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 usually occurs from June to November, but it can start early. Make sure to always check the weather forecast, and take precautions. Hurricanes can be very dangerous for people and property. These are some things to remember during hurricane season.
Tropical storm Hanna
Hurricane season is here again, and Tropical storm Hanna is heading towards New England. This incredible image of Hanna's winds was captured by the satellite monitoring Hanna on Aug. 29, 2008. The image shows wind intensity reflected in the clouds. It was taken at around 14:15 UTC/10:33 A.M. EDT.
The eye of Hanna will be moving over the eastern United States today before moving northeastward to the Mid-Atlantic tomorrow. Storms are expected to bring torrential rain, flash flooding, and isolated twisters. Coastal storm surge is also possible today at the Chesapeake Bay, Albemarle and St. Mary's sounds. The risk of coastal flooding decreasing as it passes towards the northeast
Hanna has sustained winds of 60 mph or more. Hanna's center was approximately 305 miles northeast from the northern Leeward Islands at latitude 20.3 North and longitude 78.5 West. Hanna was moving northward near 12 mph at the time of its initial landfall, but is expected to turn northwest during the day. Its lowest central pressure is 1002 milibars.
Hurricane Bob
Hurricane Bob was the most devastating storm to hit New England during hurricane season. It caused significant damage and killed 18 people. It caused significant damage to New England's southern coast, with a $1B damage bill. New England overall suffered $2.5B in damage. 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 near New Bedford, Massachusetts and cut across Southeastern Massachusetts. In some parts of the region, the storm produced three to six inches of rain. Because it was a Category-3 Hurricane, it produced winds up to 75 mph that ripped through coastlines. In some areas, such Cape Cod, the storm surge reached seven-foot heights. Numerous coastal towns were left with power outages and damage as a result.
Hurricane Bob was the second-most powerful hurricane to strike New England during hurricane season. Maximum sustained winds reached 115 mph (185 km/h) at its peak. It caused significant damage and destruction in the region. As a result, Bob was renamed to Bill in 1997, and the Atlantic hurricane season was officially started.
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 widespread flooding in southern New England. Hurricane Carol brought two to five inches of rain to the majority of the region. Northeasters saw up to six inches. Nearly 4,000 homes were, along with vehicles and boats, destroyed. The storm knocked out power in most of eastern Massachusetts.
Hurricane Carol started out weakening before reaching the east coast of the United States. It intensified rapidly after it reached the northeast and turned north. The hurricane reached Category 2 status as it passed Cape Hatteras North Carolina, on August 30. Hurricane Carol's intensity was characterised by sustained winds at 120 km/h or more in certain areas and gusts as high as 217 km/h elsewhere.
FAQ
Why you should know basic survival skills?
While you might not always have access water or food, being prepared will ensure that you survive for longer.
It is important to learn how you can take care of others and yourself. If you don't know how to do this, you won't last long when faced with a crisis.
If you are going into the wilderness and need to stay alive, then you need to learn how to build shelters, make fires and find food.
These are essential skills everyone should learn. These skills will help you stay safe and healthy during a camping trip.
How do you stay calm in a survival situation
In most situations, patience and calmness will be your best friends. It's easy, especially in a survival situation where you are isolated from civilization, to panic. You can be calm and patient no matter what happens.
You cannot alter the outcome of a situation. You only have control of how you react. Even if you didn't do everything you wanted, this will still allow you to feel good about your self.
If you find yourself in a survival scenario, it is important to remain calm and collected. You must be mentally and physically prepared.
Mental preparation means having a clear goal and realistic expectations.
Physical preparation involves ensuring that you have enough water, food, and fuel to last until rescue.
Once you have done both of these things, you are free to relax and just enjoy the experience.
What is the most essential item for survival?
Food is the most essential thing to survive. Shelter is just as important as food. You won't live long if you don't eat.
What is the best survival tool if you are lost?
The compass will tell you which direction north is. It also shows us how far we have traveled from our starting point. The compass may not always help you find your way if you're travelling to a mountainous area. The compass can usually tell you where you are if you are on a flat surface.
For those who don't have a compasse, you can use a rock or tree as a guide. However, you can still use a landmark as a way to navigate but it will be easier to determine north.
What time does it take for help to be found after you have lost your way?
It all depends on several factors.
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Where are you?
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Which type of terrain are you in?
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Whether you have cell phone reception
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It doesn't matter if someone has seen you.
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Whether you're injured
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You are either dehydrated or not
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Whether you have been drinking water
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You can tell if you've eaten in the last 24 hours.
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Whether you are wearing appropriate clothing
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No matter if you're carrying a compass or a map,
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How familiar can you be with the area
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How much time has passed since you became 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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How fast they decide to search you
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How many rescuers can you attract?
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How many rescues have you received?
What is your top survival tip?
To survive, it is important to remain calm. Panic will make you fail and you will die.
Statistics
- We know you're not always going to be 100% prepared for the situations that befall you, but you can still try and do your best to mitigate the worst circumstances by preparing for a number of contingencies. (hiconsumption.com)
- 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)
- The downside to this type of shelter is that it does not generally offer 360 degrees of protection and unless you are diligent in your build or have some kind of tarp or trash bags, it will likely not be very resistant to water. (hiconsumption.com)
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How To
How to Dress a Wound
It takes a lot of time to learn how to dress a wound. It is important to have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, as well as medical instruments. In order to properly treat a wound, you must have sufficient experience. You can dress a cut or wound by following these steps.
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You should clean the wound completely. Make sure you don't leave any dirt or foreign items in your wound. Put gauze around the wound once you have cleaned it. Be sure to clean your hands after you have cleaned the wound.
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Press down. Apply pressure by placing two fingers beneath the skin along the edges of the wound. Apply pressure gently but firmly. This helps to stop bleeding.
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The wound should be properly covered. The wound needs to be covered with sterile bandage material. Nonwoven fabric, surgical tape and adhesive strips are all options for sterile bandages. Continue applying pressure until your wound heals completely.
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After treatment, be sure to monitor the wound. You should be looking out for signs of infection such as redness, swelling and pus. These signs are indicators that the wound may have become infected. Call your doctor immediately.
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Regularly remove the bandage. Every day, or when there are signs of infection, change the bandage.
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Use warm water and soap to clean the area. Follow the instructions. Alcohol can dry out the wound so do not use it.
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Avoid scratching the wound. The wound may bleed once more if you scratch it.
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Bathing is dangerous. Infections can be spread by taking a bath.
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Make sure to take good care of the wound. As you heal from surgery, your body temperature will rise. A high body temperature can lead to complications. You should keep your wounds dry and cool.
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If you need help, get it. If you feel uncomfortable call 911 or go directly to an emergency room.