Hurricanes and typhoons are severe tropical storms that can cause devastating damage to communities. Key characteristics include:
Wind Speeds: Circulating air with sustained winds of 74 miles per hour (mph) or higher (exceeding 155 mph in the strongest storms).
Locations:
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Hurricanes: Impact the Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and parts of the Southwestern United States.
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Typhoons: Form in the western North Pacific Ocean.
Storm Seasons:
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Atlantic: June through November (peaking August to October).
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Eastern Pacific: Mid-May through November.
This webpage provides helpful information on warnings, possible hazards, and resources that help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from hurricanes and typhoons.
Managing Psychological Stress
Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the emergency situations. Additional resources and tools can be found at Psychological Stress Resources.
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