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Be a Force of Nature.

Every year, people in this country and in many others are killed or seriously injured by all kinds of extreme weather, despite previous warnings. 

In StormCatcher we develop community resilience in the face of increasing vulnerability to extreme weather and water events. As part of the Weather-Ready Nation iniciative, NOAA and along with its parrtners wants to motivate individuals and communities to take actions that will prepare them in the event of a weather disaster.

However, NOAA and its partners can´t do it alone. A key member of the team is the public. That is why we are encouraging everyone to do their part. We ask everyone toBe a Force of Nature“.

Be a Force of Nature by knowing your risk, taking action and being an example in your community.

 

KNOW YOUR RISK

Hurricanes, droughts, tornadoes, snowstorms, flooding - severe weather impacts every part of the country. The first step to becoming weather-ready is to understand the type of hazardous weather that an affect whaere you live and work, and how the weather could impact you and your family. What you can do.

  1. Stay informed of the latest CONAGUA weather forecast.
  2. Follow official information media such as the National Weather Service Facebook  y Twitter.
  3. Develop an eviction plan.

TAKE ACTION

Be a Force of Nature by making sure that you and your family are prepared for severe weather. This includes creating a disaster supplies kit and making sure that you can receive emergency messages. 

  1. Prepare a supply kit. Make a list of items to replenish your hurriane supplies and start getting them before hurricane season begins. 
  2. Get verification of your insurance. Keep inmind that homeowne´s insurance policies do not include flood coverrage. Flood policies require a 30-day waiting period!
  3. Strenthen your home. Make sure it is under lical building codes. Remember, the garage door is the most vulnerable part of the house, and it needs to be able to resist strong winds. 

BE AN EXAMPLE

Be a positive influencie on your community b sharing your weather preparedness story. "Be a Force of Nature" by letting your friends and family kwon what you did to become weather-ready it is very important to ask your friends and family if they are already prepared. What you can do.

  1. Ask your friends and family if they are ready. On many occasions it happens that our close relatives have not prepared, so it is important to share your actions to take.
  2.  Help your neighbor. Many people, and especially the elderly, depend on the assistance of their neighbors before and after the hurricanes.
  3. Complete yout written plan. Writing a plan will help you avoid mistakes when you face an emergency and will ensure that everyone in your home is prepared for the next storm.

Credits: NOAA

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Hurricane Janet 1955

Renaissance Monument after Hurricane Janet (1955)

It is the first of which there is a record. The Hurricane Janet cataloged as category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, made landfall on September 27, 1955, in Quintana Roo. According to the press of the time, the most affected city was precisely its capital, Chetumal, leaving 712 dead in its wake (data from Cenapred ) and devastated practically all the houses that were found since most of them were made in such a way.

Unusual cases:
Each hurricane has its own way of leaving its mark and leaving something in particular that the population does not forget, in the case of Hurricane Janet, how to forget the flag that crossed a tree, from which there is a replica on the esplanade of the flag (main park of Chetumal). Another unusual case is that of the “flying house” and the concrete pond that was wound on a palm tree. The "flying house" exists is made of wood and zinc sheet, it is on the Veracruz road with 22 de Enero corner in the center of the city. The anecdote, " was dragged more than 500 meters from its initial location, with about 25 people inside, during the impact of Janet" .

This was the path Janet took

As it happens in our days, many people left the protection of their family and their homes until the end . Expensive they would pay big mistake. In addition, just a few days earlier, on September 19, another hurricane had visited south of Quintana Roo "Hilda" that had basically passed through the area of ​​Felipe Carrillo Puerto, causing very slight damage in Chetumal. Then it was naively thought that this had already covered the "annual quota" of hurricanes, today we know that this does not work that way, even the worst was lacking ...

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IS YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS REALLY PROTECTED AGAINST THE FULMINATING FORCE OF A HURRICANE?

Is your home or business really protected from the sudden force of a hurricane?

 

Many people when asking this really believe that if they are protected and ready to react to the withering force of a hurricane, which we leave you…

Reasons why obtaining cyclonic protection is convenient for you and your family.

Living in a coastal region, it is important not to go unnoticed and to consider how dangerous the impact of a cyclone could be. When taking safety precautions it is easy to underestimate the amount of damage a hurricane can cause, however it is substantial that you take the time to prepare your family and property in the event of a storm.

The safety of yours is paramount, for this reason, we give you some reasons and / or recommendations why becoming a creditor of anticyclonic protection is a smart decision.

 

1.- PROTECT YOUR HOME DURING THE PASSAGE OF A HURRICANE

Hurricanes have been increasing in strength over the years due to global warming, which puts very great pressure on the windows that are exposed to it, and breaks them easily, leaving your property vulnerable to rains and debris that can cause significant damage to your home.

An anti-hurricane security system, keeps any possible threat off your property, keeping you and your family totally healthy and safe.

 

 

 

2.- EASY TO INSTALL

Stormcatcher en acción

There are two types of anticyclonic systems ( temporary and permanent ) which are chosen depending on the preference of the client. Many times to take care of your facade or visually it looks great, since any modality protects.

In the case of temporary (polypropylene anticyclonic mesh, panels) they can be mounted and dismounted when the client needs it; On the other hand, the permanent such as aluminum blinds, folding aluminum, will be fixed to your window giving security whenever you require it.

3.- LONG-TERM BENEFITS

Compared to other forms of protection against hurricanes, such as impact windows or reinforced doors, the security benefit is acquired in the long term, since taking into account the low cost it has, it also resists much longer than other types of solutions .

The range of protections is very varied, as well as there are different factors which can make one type of protection more optimal than others, such as window measurements, location or community regulations.

Investing in a cyclone protection system is a decision that can provide future benefits, in short it is a smart decision.