Storm Checklist

Water:	At least 1 gallon for every person for 3 to 7 days
Food:	Enough for 3 to 7 days
	paper plates utensils, snack foods, cooking tools, fuel, canned food, etc.
Clothing:	Seasonal, rain gear, comfortable shoes
First Aid:	Medicine, prescription drugs, band aids
Toiletries:	Hygiene, items, moisture wipes
Power:	Batteries, Flashlights, radio with weather station, auto A/C adapter
Phones:	Fully charges phones with extra battery
Money:	Cash with small bills, credit cards (ATM’s may not be working)
Misc:	Toys, books, games, keys for house and equipment
Important:	Important documents should be in a waterproof container or watertight
Small Tools:	Have a small set with you during the storm
Fuel:	Keep all vehicles tanks full
Pets:	Records, carrier, leash, food and water

Storm Scale

·         Tropical Storm - Winds 39 to 73 mph

·         Category 1 Hurricane – Winds 74-95 mph (Allison 1995)

No real damage to buildings unless unanchored. Moderate damage to poorly constructed signs. Some coastal flooding.

·         Category 2 Hurricane – Winds 96-110 mph (Ike* 2008) Landed a Cat 2 was a Cat 4

Some damage to roofs, doors and windows. Considerable damage to manufactured homes. Flooding damages piers and small craft in unprotected moorings. Some trees blown down.

·         Category 3 Hurricane – Winds 111-130 mph (Alicia 1983)

Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings. Large trees blown down. Mobile homes and poorly built signs destroyed. Flooding near coast destroys smaller structures and larger structures damaged by floating debris. Flooding reaches farther inland.

·         Category 4 Hurricane – Winds 131-155 mph (Hugo 1989)

Extensive curtail wall failure with complete roof structure failure on residences. Major erosion of beach areas, flooding reaches well inland.

·         Category 5 Hurricane – Winds 156 an up (Katrina 2005, Rita 2005)

Complete roof failure on residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small buildings blown away. Flooding causes major damage to lower floors of all structures near the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas may be required.

Courtesy of David G Brown, Broker, Loan Officer

Taking Care of Your Interest