Every 13 to 18 years, a hurricane tracks within 50 miles of southern New England. Hurricanes Bob, and Carol were the last hurricanes to hit New England. Hurricane season in New England is usually between June and November. But it can begin earlier. It's important to keep an eye on the weather and make sure you take all necessary precautions. Hurricanes can pose serious danger to people and properties. Here are some important things to remember when it comes to hurricane season.
Tropical storm Hanna
Hurricane season is upon us again and Tropical Cyclone Hanna is heading toward New England. The incredible picture below shows Hanna's winds from the satellite monitoring Hanna. This was taken Aug. 29, 2008. This image shows the wind intensity as reflected by clouds and was taken around 14:15 UTC (10:33 AM EDT).
Today's eye of Hanna will pass over the eastern United States, then move northeastward into the Mid-Atlantic Monday. Expect heavy rain, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes from the storm. Additionally, the coast storm surge is expected to occur today along the Chesapeake Bay as well as Albemarle sound. The risk of coastal flooding decreasing as it passes towards the northeast
Maximum sustained winds for tropical storm Hanna are near sixty mph with stronger gusts. 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 northwest at 12 mph at the moment of its initial landfall. But, it is expected that Hanna will turn northwest throughout the day. Its minimum pressure at the center is 1002 millibars.
Hurricane Bob
Hurricane Bob was one the most destructive hurricanes to hit New England in hurricane season. It caused substantial damage and claimed the lives of 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 not the last named hurricane to affect the area, Hurricane Edouard did make landfall at Nantucket in 1996.
Hurricane Bob made landfall near New Bedford in Massachusetts and cut across Southeastern Massachusetts. The storm brought rain to some areas of the region. It was a Category 3 Hurricane, so it generated winds of more than 75 mph and tore up coastal areas. In some areas, such Cape Cod, the storm surge reached seven-foot heights. Many coastal towns were hit with damage and lost power.
Hurricane Bob was the second-most powerful hurricane to strike New England during hurricane season. It reached its maximum sustained winds of 115mph (185 km/h). It caused widespread destruction and extensive damage to 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 major flooding in southern New England. It was particularly severe in New Bedford, Somerset and other areas. Hurricane Carol also brought rain to most of the region. The Northeast received up to six inches. As a result, nearly 4,000 homes, vehicles, and boats were destroyed. Many eastern Massachusetts towns were also without power due to the storm.
Hurricane Carol began with a weakening phase just before landfall in eastern United States. But it intensified quickly after turning north and northeastward. It passed Cape Hatteras, North Carolina on August 30, and was designated Category 2. Hurricane Carol had sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts of up 217 km/h.
FAQ
What can you do when faced with a survival situation
There's not much time for you to think about what next. Make sure you're ready for anything. Prepare for any unexpected situation by knowing how to respond.
If you aren't sure what to do, you must be able to adapt.
In a survival situation, there are likely to be problems like:
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Finding yourself in remote places
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Getting lost
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Limited food supplies
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Running out of water
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Facing hostile people
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Wild animals:
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Finding shelter
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Predators can be defeated
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Setting the flame
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Tools
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Building shelters
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Hunting
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* Fishing
What are the most important skills to survive in the wild
You must know how to start a fire when living off the land. It's not just a matter of lighting a match; you must learn how to start a fire using friction and flint. You also need to know how to avoid getting burned by the flames.
You will need to be able to construct shelter from natural materials like leaves, grasses and trees. These materials will help you stay warm at night. Finally, you will need to know how many gallons of water you require to survive.
Other Survival Skills
Even though they will help you to stay alive, they are not as crucial as learning how lighting a fire. For example, you can eat many different kinds of plants and animals, but if you don't know how to light a fire, you won't be able to cook them.
Also, you will need to be able to identify edible and non-edible food sources. This knowledge is crucial to avoid becoming sick or starving.
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 what to do, you will not last long in times of crisis.
If you're going into the wilderness, you will need to be able to build shelters, make fires, and find food.
These are all essential skills that everyone should know. These skills will allow you to be safe and healthy on your camping trip.
How to Navigate Without a Compass, or with it?
A compass is not able to tell you where your destination is, but it can help guide you back home if necessary.
There are three options for navigation:
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By landmarks
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By magnetic North (using a compass)
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By stars
Landmarks are objects that you can recognize when they appear. These can be trees, buildings, rivers, and so on. Landmarks provide visual clues to where you live.
Magnetic North simply refers to the direction that the Earth's magnet field points. If you look at the sky, the sun appears like it's moving across the sky. However, the earth’s magnetic field actually causes it to move around the Earth. While it may appear that the sun moves across the sky, in fact, the sun actually moves around its horizon. At noon, it is directly overhead. The sun is directly beneath you at midnight. The earth's magnetic field is constantly changing, so the exact direction of the magnetic North pole changes every day. This means you might be off the course by quite a bit during a single day.
Stars can also be used to navigate. Stars appear over the horizon to rise and lower. These points are in space and can be used to locate your position relative to other places.
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- 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)
- 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)
- so you can be 100 percent hands-free, and there's less chance you'll put your torch down and lose it. (nymag.com)
- Without one, your head and neck can radiate up to 40 percent of your body heat. (dec.ny.gov)
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How To
How to Build a Fishtrap to Survive
A fishtrap is a device to catch fish. It is made up of two parallel bars, the "trays", that form a funnel-shaped shape. The water flows into the trap end and collects at the bottom. This causes the water to rise. As the water levels rise, the second bar is broken, allowing trapped fish to swim free.
Fish traps have existed since antiquity and were used originally to catch salmon. They are still useful today, but can also be used for catching freshwater catfishes like carp or bass.
You can make your fish trap yourself if you have access to a large enough pond. You'll want to use some kind of material to line the inside of the trap. You can also buy an online commercial fish trap kit if you don't have much space. These kits usually come with everything you need except for the materials to construct the trap itself.
Here are some tips to help you build your fish trap.
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To prevent water from leaking through the trap's sides, ensure they are strong.
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Choose a spot that gets plenty of sun to warm the water.
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Avoid rough surfaces such as concrete and stone to trap sand particles.
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The trap should be free of all debris to ensure the fish aren't caught.
Once you've made the fish trap, it's time to place it around the pond's edge. Do not worry if fish escape. They will return to the trap in a few days. It is not necessary to clean the trap, as it should remain moist. You can later remove any dead fish that are found in the pond.