Hurricane Imma

The recent “firestorm” in the media about hurricane irma and its path through Florida and part of Georgia was a wake-up call for most Americans. People need to be able to protect themselves against Category 5 Hurricanes. This essay will be teaching you three vital points in learning to survive in dangerous weather, from protection of your home, stocking food and supplies early, and when it's appropriate to evacuate to a safe location. Protection of your home is what most Floridians seem to do while during Hurricane Irma and the Category 5 winds that gave it the dangerous threat it gave to homeowners. According to Tyler Vazquez from Florida Today, “Although Irma's winds capped out at a strong Category 5 — at one point reaching unusually high 185 mph sustained winds”. (Vazquez, Paragraph 2). Category 5 Hurricane winds can punch right through any normal window, putting unneeded damage or even your lives at …show more content…
Flood zones, danger zones and other factors are a big issue when you are planning whether to stay or leave. From the Palm Beach Post, “If a major storm threatens South Florida, it could take up to 99 hours to get everyone out, studies show.” (Palm Beach Post, Paragraph 5). This can be a problem for people trying to evacuate from the storm, but if you are in a forced-evacuation area, you will need to be ready to leave in that timezone. Some homes cannot afford shutters or protection from the storm, and decide to depart, such as a mobile home. To conclude, Category 5’s bring out the different people within us, from those who stay and attempt to brave the winds and storm with shutters and supplies, and those who evacuate to safety if their home is inadequate or not protected. Next time a Category 5 Hurricane is showing up near your area, have your supply kits ready, and be able to coordinate with your