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Hurricanes
Hurricanes are powerful rotating tropical storms that bring destructive winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding and storm surge. Preparation should begin before a storm is named.
Important: Use this guide for education only. Always follow local emergency services and official alerts.
How risk grows
Risk becomes higher when a hazard affects vulnerable buildings, crowded places, weak infrastructure or communities without warning systems and response plans.
Preparedness checklist
- Prepare an evacuation route and fuel your vehicle early.
- Protect windows and bring loose outdoor items inside.
- Keep water, food, lights, batteries and radio ready.
Community response
Good response depends on clear communication, accessible shelters, trained volunteers, reliable power, safe water and rapid support for children, older people and people with disabilities.
飓风
飓风是强大的旋转热带风暴，会带来破坏性大风、暴雨、沿海洪水和风暴潮。准备工作应在风暴形成早期就开始。
重要： 本指南仅用于教育。请始终遵循当地应急部门和官方预警。
风险如何上升
当灾害影响脆弱建筑、拥挤区域、薄弱基础设施，或缺少预警和应急计划的社区时，风险会明显增加。
准备清单
- 提前规划疏散路线并给车辆加油。
- 保护窗户，将室外松散物品搬入室内。
- 准备饮用水、食物、照明、电池和收音机。
社区响应
有效响应依赖清晰沟通、可达避难所、训练有素的志愿者、可靠电力、安全用水，以及对儿童、老人和残障人士的快速支持。