Every 13 to 18 years, a hurricane tracks within 50 miles of southern New England. Hurricanes Bob and Carol were the most recent hurricanes to strike New England. Hurricane season in New England usually occurs from June to November, but it can start early. Make sure you are aware of the weather forecast so that you can take necessary precautions. Hurricanes are very dangerous for both people and property. Here are a few things to keep in mind during hurricane season:
Tropical storm Hanna
The hurricane season is back and Tropical Storm Hanna is headed towards New England. The amazing picture of Hanna's wind speeds was captured by the satellite which is monitoring Hanna. It was taken on Aug. 29, 2008 The image was taken on Aug. 29, 2008 at 14:15 UTC (or 10:33 EDT) and shows the wind intensities reflected by the clouds.
The eye of Hanna will move over the eastern United States today, before moving northeastward into the Mid-Atlantic on Monday. Storms are expected to bring torrential rain, flash flooding, and isolated twisters. Coastal storm surge is also possible today at the Chesapeake Bay, Albemarle and St. Mary's sounds. As it moves towards the northeast, coastal flooding risks will decrease.
Hanna's maximum sustained winds are close to sixty mph. Higher gusts are possible. Hanna's centre was located at 20.3 north latitude and 78.5 west longitude, about 305 miles northeast the northern Leeward Islands. Hanna was traveling northward at 12 mph when it made its first landfall. However, it is expected to move northwest throughout the day. Its lowest central pressure is 1002 milibars.
Hurricane Bob
Hurricane Bob was the most devastating storm to hit New England during hurricane season. It caused severe damage and left 18 dead. It caused significant damage to New England's southern coast, with a $1B damage bill. New England overall suffered $2.5B in damage. Hurricane Bob was the last known hurricane to strike the area. Hurricane Edouard did however make landfall in Nantucket, New Hampshire in 1996.
Hurricane Bob made landfall in Massachusetts, near New Bedford. It also cut across Southeastern Massachusetts. The storm brought rain to some areas of the region. The storm surge was a Category-3 hurricane and produced winds exceeding 75 mph. It also ripped apart coastlines. In some areas, such as Cape Cod, the storm surge exceeded seven feet. Many coastal towns were hit with damage and lost power.
Hurricane Bob was New England's second-most powerful storm during hurricane season. Maximum sustained winds reached 115 mph (185 km/h) at its peak. It caused significant damage and destruction in the region. In 1997, Bob became Bill and the Atlantic hurricane seasons officially began.
Hurricane Carol
Hurricane Carol hit New England during hurricane season 2013. It produced high winds, a storm surge of over 14 feet and severe flooding. The storm caused widespread flooding in southern New England. The storm also dropped between two to five and six inches of rain on most areas of the region. It was particularly severe in the Northeast. Nearly 4,000 homes, boats, and vehicles were damaged as a result. The storm also knocked out power to most eastern Massachusetts towns.
Hurricane Carol started out weakening before reaching the east coast of the United States. It intensified rapidly after it reached the northeast and turned north. The hurricane reached Category 2 status as it passed Cape Hatteras North Carolina, on August 30. Hurricane Carol was intense with sustained winds up to 120 km/h in certain areas and gusts up to 217km/h elsewhere.
FAQ
What are some of the most important skills for survivalist camping?
The first thing you should do when you go on an adventure trip is to prepare yourself for any eventuality. You must learn how to survive under extreme circumstances.
Also, you must be prepared for any kind of weather, including hot sun or cold wind. You could end up dying if you don't make these preparations.
What is the average time it takes to get help after getting lost?
This is dependent on many factors.
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You are where you need to be
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What type of terrain do you have?
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No matter whether you have cell reception
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It doesn't matter if someone has seen you.
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Whether you have been injured
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How dehydrated you are
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No matter if you've been drinking water.
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You can tell if you've eaten in the last 24 hours.
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It doesn't matter if you are wearing the right clothing
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No matter if you're carrying a compass or a map,
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How familiar are your local surroundings?
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How long have you been lost?
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How long have you spent searching for help?
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How much time does it take for people to notice you missing
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You are amazed at how fast they find you and start searching for you
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How many rescuers do you attract
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How many rescues received you?
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 ways to navigate:
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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 include trees, buildings and rivers. Landmarks are useful because they provide a visual clue to where you are.
Magnetic North simply refers to the direction that the Earth's magnet field points. When you look up at the sky, you'll notice that the sun appears to be moving across the sky. The sun actually moves around the earth because of the earth's magnetic fields. So, while the sun seems to move across the sky, it really moves around the horizon. At noon, it is directly overhead. The sun is directly below your eyes at midnight. The magnetic field on the earth changes daily, so the direction of the North pole's magnetic North pole can change every day. This means that your course could drift a lot in a single day.
Another way to navigate is with stars. Stars rise and set above the horizon. These are points in space you can use to find your exact location relative to other locations.
What is the most essential item for survival?
Food is essential for survival. Shelter from the elements is also important, but they are less essential than food. You will not live very long if there isn't enough food.
Why is it important to have basic survival skills?
It may not be possible to have food and water at all times, but being prepared can help you live longer.
It is important to learn how you can take care of others and yourself. You will not be able to handle a crisis if you don’t know how.
You will need to know how to make shelters, light fires, and locate food if you go into the wild.
These are essential skills that every person should have. These skills will allow you to be safe and healthy on your camping trip.
What should you do first in a survival situation
The first thing you should do when faced with an emergency is to assess the situation. You must know what's happening, where you are, how you got there.
Knowing what to expect from your environment is important. If you live in a remote area, communication may be impossible.
If you don't know anything at all, then you need to start by learning as much as you can as fast as possible.
If you are in imminent danger, you should seek help right away. If you're safe, you may want to spend some time gathering information and trying to figure out what has happened.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- In November of 1755, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 and a maximum intensity of VIII occurred about 50 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. (usgs.gov)
- The Dyrt PRO gives 40% campground discounts across the country (thedyrt.com)
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How To
How to build a lean-to shelter
You will find lean-tos all over the United States. They are made from wood or steel poles covered by tarps. The roof is usually added after the walls, ceiling, and floor are built.
Lean-tos are temporary shelters that are built to the side of buildings when the weather isn't allowing for permanent shelter. It may also be referred to as a "lean-to shed," "lean-to cabin," or "lean-to house."
There are many types and styles of lean-tos.
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A simple wooden frame with a tarpaulin covering. This type lean-to can be found in rural areas.
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Lean-to tent is a structure of poles supporting a roof that houses a tarpaulin.
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A lean-to cabin is also known as a "cabin on-frame" and consists of a platform supported with beams and posts.
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A lean to shed, also known as "shelter–on-a-pole” or "paddock shed", is a structure of poles and supports that has a cover.
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A lean to garage is also called "garage-onstilts" or "overhang". It consists of a steel framework that rests on concrete stilts.
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A leaning studio, also known as "studio -on–a-frame" or simply "studio -on–a-post", is made up of a framework with two parallel horizontal members ("posts”) and one perpendicular component (beam).
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A lean-to greenhouse, also called a "greenhouse-on-a-post," consists of three parallel horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular member (beam), and a canopy.