- The arrival of Hurricane Milton in the United States, set for Wednesday, October 9, has forced hundreds of thousands of people in Florida to reinforce their homes, hoping that they will not suffer severe damage
The United States authorities have activated emergency plans for Hurricane Milton, classified as “extremely dangerous” and currently category 4, after having reached category 5 on two occasions in the last 72 hours. Mayors and emergency services urge the population to follow evacuation orders and seek safe shelters.
On social networks it has gone viral how citizens have implemented different strategies to protect their homes from the hurricane effects. From reinforcing doors and windows to installing temporary barricades, people have taken containment measures to prevent flooding or possible damage to structures.
One of the most shared measures on the TikTok platform is to leave patio chairs inside the pool to prevent strong winds from blowing them away, thus protecting your belongings during the hurricane.
The explanation behind this practice is that when the hurricane approaches, the winds can reach speeds that destroy light objects, such as patio furniture, chairs and tables. By positioning patio chairs or other objects under these conditions, homeowners prevent them from becoming dangerous projectiles that could cause damage to other homes or nearby infrastructure.
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In addition, this modality helps reduce the amount of debris that accumulates around the home. Loose objects can clog drains and drains, causing additional flooding.
On the other hand, it is important to consider that, in some cases, the water level of swimming pools can be affected by heavy rains. If the hurricane brings heavy rain, the structure could overflow; However, this generally does not mean that it is completely emptied.
Social networks have viralized ways to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Milton
The various communication platforms have optimized the exchange of ideas and strategies to evacuate safely, also guaranteeing the protection of property inside homes through coordinated and effective plans.
One of the most common is the installation of shutters. These structures, specifically designed to resist the force of hurricane winds, protect windows and prevent glass from breaking due to wind pressure or the impact of debris. When shutters are not available, an alternative solution is to cover the windows with plywood panels. These panels offer a solid and effective barrier against strong winds, reducing the risk of damage to homes.
Another key strategy to prevent damage is flood protection. Stacking sandbags at the bottom of doors and other exterior openings can form a barrier that keeps out water.
Roof reinforcement is also essential in hurricane-prone areas. There are anchoring systems that reinforce the connection between the roof and the walls, distributing wind pressure more uniformly. Likewise, citizens have been recommended to regularly inspect the roof to repair possible damage or weaknesses, since even the smallest cracks can widen during the hurricane, compromising the integrity of the entire structure.
Finally, pruning trees near the home is a measure that can prevent serious damage. Regular tree trimming ensures that there are no large branches that could fall onto the home or pass through windows and walls.
Why is Hurricane Milton considered so dangerous?
The United States weather services reported that the Hurricane Milton advances towards the west coast of Florida. It is expected to make landfall on Wednesday night, October 9.
51 of Florida’s 67 counties are on alert.
Monitoring agencies have predicted that Milton is one of the worst storms of the century because the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that the hurricane had an explosive intensification of its winds. Speeds increased by 95 miles per hour, which is equivalent to approximately 152.9 kilometers per hour, in less than a day.
Additionally, the storm quickly went from a Category 2 to a Category 5 in a matter of hours. Although Milton is expected to weaken slightly before making landfall, experts still predict it will be a storm that will have a very large impact towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated southeastern Florida. USA.
Additionally, the NHC extended the storm surge warning southward along Florida’s east coast. The weather conditions are expected to generate a storm surge and raise water levels by up to 15 feet in Tampa Bay and between the Anclote River and Englewood.
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