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hurricanes. What to do where to go and the overall history. HISTORY OF HURRICANES.

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  1. hurricanes What to do where to go and the overall history

  2. HISTORY OF HURRICANES • Over the past years numbers of hurricanes have increased dramatically, and over the past ten years awareness of hurricanes has also increased due to such disasters as Hurricane Katrina that affected new Orleans and surrounding areas but it is not the worst hurricane in history it is currently rated as 27 worst hurricane in history the worst is the great hurricane of 1780 that affected the areas show below

  3. Causes of hurricanes • The first thing a hurricanes need to form is water that consist of a heat of 27*c (80*f) the water then begins to evaporate at a rate fast enough to make rain clouds the air then meets cold air in the air above . As this continues more of the moist warm air rises into the atmosphere and developing storm making some what of a spiral in the center. As the winds speed up it pushes more warm air at low altitude up thus making it stronger, at the same time air at higher altitudes strong winds pull the rising hot air away from the center and in the cyclone pattern seen in hurricanes

  4. HISTORY OF HURRICANES IN BARBADOS • In the past 45 years there have been 139 hurricanes that have entered a proximity of 60 miles from Barbados. Statistically every 3.09 years Barbados Is brushed or hit by a hurricane and every 27.80 years Barbados gets a direct hit which mean s that technically Barbados should be hit by a hurricane this year or brushed. Barbados was last affected by a hurricane in 2007 when hurricane dean side swiped Barbados, it passed north of Barbados by 60 miles.1780 the great hurricane on Oct 10th & 11thkilled 4,326 in Barbados.1831 a hurricane kills 1,5001887 in december a tropical storm hit with 45mph winds1887 sept 12th a hurricane just north with 80mph winds1895 oct 15th a hurricane just south hits with 110mph winds1898 sept 10th 95mph hundreds killed 1916 aug 13th an 85mph hurricane passes just north1955 sept 22nd hurricane janet hits with 120mph winds killing 35 people & damaging 1800 homes,20,000 homeless..1963 sept 24th hurricane edith just north with 95mph winds1979 hurricane david passes to the north Aug 29th with 140mph winds. Area had gusts to 75mph1980 aug 4th hurricane Allen hit as a cat 3 with 125mph winds, causing heavy damage.The southern half of the eyewall passed over northern Barbados. Reports of roughly 6 Million dollars in damage.The passage of hurricane Allen destroyed 28 fishing vessels and damaged another 92.1995 hurricane marilyn to north Sept 14th with 75mph winds minor damage .

  5. Places to go incase of hurricanes in barbados

  6. List of things to have in hurricane • Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days • Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days • — non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices • — foods for infants or the elderly • — snack foods • — non-electric can opener • — cooking tools / fuel • — paper plates / plastic utensils • Blankets / Pillows, etc. • Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes • First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs • Special Items - for babies and the elderly • Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes

  7. Emergency numbers FMH Emergency Medical Clinic, No. 4A, 3rd Avenue, Belleville, St. Michael Tel: (246) 228-6120 • Police 211 • Ambulance 511 • Fire 311 • Directory Assistance 411 • Operator 0 • Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Martindales Road, St. Michael • Tel: (246) 436-6450 • Sandy Crest Medical Centre, Sunset Crest, St. James • Tel: (246) 419-4911 Bay View Hospital, St Paul's Ave Bayville, St. Michael Phone: (246) 436-5446

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