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sowseeds
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(Registered User)
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Fri Sep 03 2004 01:15 AM
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taking cover at home during a hurricane
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Hello I have two sisters in florida,they know pretty much about how to prepare. But what I would like to know,where is the safest place in your home to protect yourself from any wind damage? One sister lives in a house,and one in a condo that is on the second story. Are closets safe,or I have heard about taking a mattress in a tub or shower stall to cover yourself. I appreciate your feedback. As I am so worried about my sisters and my nieces,and my brother in law.
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Clark
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(Meteorologist)
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Fri Sep 03 2004 01:53 AM
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Re: taking cover at home during a hurricane
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A house is going to be sturdier and a safer place to be than a second-story condo. Typically, the higher you go in a storm, the higher the winds will be; even the difference of 1 story may make a big difference in terms of wind speed.
An interior room -- one without windows -- is the preferred place to go. Lacking that, a room with relatively few windows on the side of the house not being buffeted by winds is the place to be. A mattress in a tub may protect you from debris, but it could also serve to trap you in should there be debris. But on the whole, if the bathroom is the location of choice, some protection is not a bad idea.
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sowseeds
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(Registered User)
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Fri Sep 03 2004 12:12 PM
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Re: taking cover at home during a hurricane
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Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. That was very thoughtful of you.
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Re: taking cover at home during a hurricane
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I saw this last year and just found it.. it may aid some folks:
http://www.fema.gov/fima/tsfs02.shtm
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Lysis
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(User)
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Wed Jul 06 2005 10:27 PM
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Re: taking cover at home during a hurricane
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Also don't hesitate to move from your "safe spot" if common sense dictates you do so. Depending on which way the wind is blowing... I imagine that it would be somewhat beneficial to pre determine two safe spots, each sheltering you on the leeward side of the wind, during opposite quadrants of the storm.
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