FACTS

1. Structural Damage: High winds and debris can cause significant damage to homes, posing risks to occupants.
2. Flooding: Heavy rainfall can lead to indoor flooding, resulting in water damage and potential drowning hazards.
3. Power Outages: Hurricanes often disrupt power supplies, leading to extended periods without electricity.
4. Limited Access to Emergency Services: Severe weather conditions may delay emergency responders, increasing vulnerability.
5. Communication Disruptions: Hurricanes can impair communication networks, isolating individuals from critical information.

STATS

• The National Weather Service reports that hurricanes are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena, with an average of 14 tropical storms forming over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean […]

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