CITY PRESENTATION

civil protection

hurricane

- Agents - Afonso Malato, Fábio Teixeira, Lívia Carvalho and Margarida Nunes

INDEX

2 Hurricane and its risks

4 Comparison of two hurricanes

3 Hurricane Richard

1 Introduction

6 Emergency plan

7 What to do after the hurricane

8 Conclusion

5 Preventions

Introduction

Margarida Nunes

Lívia Carvalho

Fábio Teixeira

Afonso Malato

Civil Protection Agent

Civil Protection Agent

Civil Protection Agent

Civil Protection Agent

Hurricane

what it is?

A hurricane is an atmospheric phenomenon made up of swirling winds travelling at high speed.

These tropical storms form in:

• Oceanic regions ( tropical areas ).

Hurricanes are made up of:

• High levels of humidity;

• A low-pressure centre

Winds in excess of 120 km/h

Most of the hurricanes occurred on the east coast of the United States.

Hurricane

how it is formed?

Hurricanes are formed by the presence of a centre of low atmospheric pressure in tropical areas of the oceans, especially when the water temperature reaches high levels.

This favours the:

• Evaporation of ocean waters;

• Increases the presence of humidity in the atmosphere.

These large rotating air masses give rise to great winds and storms.

Hurricane

characteristics

Hurricanes form in tropical ocean areas where the temperature and humidity are high, which is why high rainfall and humidity are characteristic of hurricanes.

• The storms that form in these areas are very thick.

Hurricanes have great destructive power, as they usually have winds in excess of 120 kilometres per hour.

The destructive power of a hurricane is measured using the Saffir-Simpson scale, which categorises weather phenomena from 1 to 5.

Examples of 3 of the biggest hurricanes

that have ever occurred

Hurricane Katrina:

• Occurred in 2005, on the east coast of the United States, with category 3.

Hurricane Irma:

• Occurred in 2017, off the east coast of the United States, with a category 5.

Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Michael:

• Occurred in 2018, off the east coast of the United States, with a category 4.

Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Katrina

THE HURRICANE RICHARD

comparison

Hurricane Leslie

Hurricane Richard

Formation: 23 September 2018.

Formation: 20 days ago.

Stronger winds: 205 km/h.

Stronger winds: 170 km/h.

Damage: -

Damage: unknown.

Affected areas: United States , Bermuda , Azores , Madeira, Portugal , Spain , France.

Affected areas: Azores and then Portugal.

A phenomenon that could cause enormous destruction in the country.

deforestation

desertification

earthquakes

environmental

forest fires

geological

climatic

tsunamis

slope movements (landslides, mudslides)

environmental pollution

RISKS

natural

droughts

climatic

meteorological situations

industrial accidents

technological

floods

accidents in the transport of substances

fires in urban areas

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preventions

Before

• Have a portable radio to receive information, a torch, and spare batteries, and a power bank;

• Have stored food, medicines and identification documents at home and in the car.

• Protect roofs, doors and windows;

• Keep the car's fuel tank full;

• Have home and car insurance;

• Have enough cash on hand to survive;

• Prepare a first aid kit.

preventions

During

• Pay attention to local alerts and warnings;

• Follow the instructions given to you by the authorities in your area;

• In the event of flooding go to a higher altitude area;

• Stay calm and try to calm down the people with you;

• Stay indoors, away from windows and doors;

• If you have to leave the house, switch off the electricity and shut off the gas;

• Stay away from beaches or go near the sea

• If you are away from home, seek shelter.

Post-hurricane care:

Pay attention to warnings from the authorities

• In case you evacuated, do not return to your home or the affected area until the authorities give you permission to do so;
• Listen to the news for the latest updates;
• Once home, drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges.

Beware of damage and hazards:

• Be aware of fallen electrical wires, unstable structures, fallen objects in the road, flooded areas and weakened walls, bridges, roads, and sidewalks that might collapse.

• Do not touch electrical equipment or gas leaks. Immediately report any danger to the relevant authorities.

Post-hurricane care:

Look out for your home

• Stay out of any building if you smell gas, if floodwaters remain around the building, or if the authorities have not declared it safe.
• Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the leading causes of death after storms in areas dealing with power outages. Never use a portable generator inside your home,
• Use battery-powered flashlights. Do NOT use candles. Turn on your flashlight before entering a vacated building.
• Protect your property from further damage by boarding up broken windows to prevent any additional weather damage.
• If you think your home might be unsafe due to storm damage, contact your city council to discuss finding temporary accommodations

Emergency plan

24-hour markets and always stocked.

Covered places to shelter those in need.

Evacuation plan for all public establishments.

Hurricane post kits for those in need.

Evacuation plan Salesianos of Manique:

Conclusion

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What you should do if you are at school while the hurricane is passing through?

If we don't follow the hurricane correctly and it arrives earlier than expected:

Evacuation plan: go downstairs and stay in the pavilion until you are told to leave.