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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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Increases the probability of having an Active Hurricane Season

10 to 17 named storms, 9 to 5 hurricanes, and 2 to 4 intense hurricanes are now expected.

Tormentas

10 a 17

Huracanes

9 a 5

Huracanes Cat. 4 o mayor

2 a 4

The National Hurricane Center (NOAA) reported last week that it increased the chance of having a hurricane season above normal for the remainder of the year.

The El Niño phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean has come to an end, which will make the conditions in the Pacific Ocean a little more favorable for the development of tropical systems.

The probability that an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season is now 45% In May this year the NOAA said the probability of this was 30%

Fuente: NOAA

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Reefs and QRoo Beach have hurricane insurance

La Conanp detalló que el seguro, ofrecido por Afirme Seguros, permitirá tener fondos para reparar los daños al arrecife.

The National Commission for Protected Natural Areas ( Conanp ) reported that the reefs and beaches of Quintana Roo already have a hurricane insurance policy and detailed that this policy is the first of its kind.

He added that this action is a strategic and innovative step as it recognizes the importance of the benefits that nature provides to people and the economy, the risk to which they are exposed and the need to conserve them.

The reefs maintain the tourism industry in Quintana Roo, providing valuable coastal protection against storms, reducing erosion of beaches , producing white sand and attracting more than one million divers a year.

While reefs are exposed to various threats, hurricanes are an extreme risk, as category 5 storms, for example, can wipe out 60 percent of live coral cover and cause serious structural damage in just a few hours.

Conanp explained that the insurance, offered by Affirm Insurance, will allow funds to repair damage to the reef after a hurricane, which will reduce losses to the economy and its ability to protect the coastal zone.

As part of this project, the The Nature Conservancy, the Conanp and the Regional Center for Aquaculture and Fisheries Research (CRIAP) will provide training to the so-called Reef Guardians, who they have the ability to rehabilitate reefs in Isla Mujeres, bringing the total number of Reef Guardians to 60 in this region.

source: MVSNoticias