This Hurricane Preparedness week we're giving you information to help you be ready for when natural disaster strikes.
An important thing to know ahead of a hurricane is what type of wind and water hazards could happen in your area as the impact from hurricane winds and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland.Here are some things to know from the NOAA about preparing for strong wind, heavy rain, and flooding from hurricanes.
Flooding can happen hundreds of miles inland and can persist for several days after a storm.can cause damage to homes and other buildings, ranging from moderate to catastrophic depending on both wind speed and structural integrity. Wind damage can lead to large areas with power and communications outages, as well as uproot trees and make roads impassable due to debris. Signs, roofing material, and other items left outside can become flying missiles during hurricanes.
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