Go Away Hurricanes!

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On Sep 14, 2018
Listed in Goldsboro Area Real Estate News

On a worldwide scale, May is the least active month, while September is the most active. In the Northern Atlantic Ocean, a distinct hurricane season occurs from June 1 to November 30, sharply peaking from late August through September;the season’s climatological peak of activity occurs around September 10 each season.

According to HurricaneCity, a hurricane-tracking website, here are the top 10 cities most frequently hit or affected by hurricanes since record-keeping began in 1871:

  • Cape Hatteras, North Carolina: Every 1.36 years (affected by 108 hurricanes since 1871)
  • Morehead City, North Carolina: Every 1.54 years
  • Grand Bahamas Island, Bahamas: Every 1.62 years
  • Cayman Islands (most affected area in the Caribbean): Every 1.72 years
  • Wilmington, North Carolina: Every 1.72 years
  • Great Abaco Island, Bahamas: Every 1.8 years
  • Andros Island, Bahamas: Every 1.83 years (affected 80 times since 1871)
  • Bermuda: Every 1.85 years (hit by hurricanes 36 times since 1871 and affected 79 times)
  • Savannah, Georgia: Every 1.92 years
  • Miami, Florida: Every 1.97 years (affected 74 times)

People living in hurricane country also need to have a stash of emergency supplies, ideally placed in multiple locations throughout a dwelling. According to Ready.gov, a basic disaster kit should include:

  • A gallon of water per person per day for at least three days
  • A three-day supply of non-perishable food
  • A battery-powered or hand-crank radio
  • A flashlight with extra batteries
  • A first aid kit
  • A whistle to get help
  • Dust mask
  • Moist towelettes, garbage cans and plastic ties for sanitation
  • A wrench or pliers for turning off busted pipes
  • Maps
  • A can opener for food
  • And cellphone chargers
  • Fill your car with gas
  • Cell Phone Battery Chargers

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