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Remember: It takes only one strike to cause untold devastation! BE PREPARED! STAY INFORMED!
TAKE ACTION!
TAKE ACTION!
UNDERSTANDING TYPES OF ADVISORIES
UNDERSTANDING TYPES OF ADVISORIES
These are the main types of cyclone-related advisories:
These are the main types of cyclone-related advisories:
Tropical Depression Advisory
Provides information on the development and threat of a Tropical Depression which becomes a threat to land. The system is not named unless it was downgraded to a Tropical Depression from a Hurricane or Tropical Storm. Each new tropical depression is assigned a number, however.
Tropical Storm Advisory
Issued when the wind speed of a tropical cyclone reaches 39 mph (63 km/h) or higher. Tropical Storms are given names.
Hurricane Watch
Advisory issued for a particular area when conditions are favourable for the development of a hurricane. It does not necessarily mean that a hurricane is imminent. Hurricane watches will be issued when Hurricane conditions are possible along the coast within 48 hours (instead of 36 hours which was previously used).
Hurricane Warning
Issued when hurricane conditions are expected to affect a particular area within 36 hours (instead of 24 hours).
Courtesy CDEMA
PREPARE AND MITIGATE TO PROTECT LIVES AND PROPERTY
PREPARE AND MITIGATE TO PROTECT LIVES AND PROPERTY
On Hearing Advisory
On Hearing Advisory
Continue normal activities but stay tuned to radio and television for further messages.
Hurricane or Tropical Storm Watch
Hurricane or Tropical Storm Watch
Review emergency preparedness requirements, especially family emergency plans.
Continue to listen to weather advisories on radio.
Be ready to take quick action in case of a Warning.
Establish contact points.
Hurricane or Tropical Storm Warning
Stay tuned to the radio for information.
Protect property and personal possessions (including important documents).
Place indoors, loose objects found in and around the yard.
Fill up car with gasoline.
Pick fruit and trim trees if near house.
Store water, food and essential medicines.
Feed animals and pets and move indoors or loose.
Know where you are going to shelter if the need arises.
After the Hurricane (or Tropical Storm)
Assist in search and rescue.
Seek medical attention for persons injured.
Clean up debris and effect temporary repairs.
Report damage to utilities.
Assist in road clearance.
Watch out for secondary hazards, fire, flooding, etc.
Assist in community response efforts.
Avoid sightseeing.
Cooperate with Damage Assessors.
Courtesy CDEMA
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