What Is a Hurricane?

9/23/2020 (Permalink)

What Is a Hurricane?

Hurricanes are categorized by the Saffir-Simpson scale

Category / Typical Damage C1 Minimal: Damage is done primarily to shrubbery and trees, unanchored mobile homes are damaged, some signs are damaged, no real damage is done to structures. C2 Moderate: Some trees are toppled, some roof coverings are damaged, major damage is done to mobile homes. C3 Extensive: Large trees are toppled, some structural damage is done to roofs, mobile homes are destroyed, structural damage is done to small homes and utility buildings. C4 Extreme: Extensive damage is done to roofs, windows, and doors; roof systems on small buildings completely fail; some curtain walls fail. C5 Catastrophic: Roof damage is considerable and widespread, window and door damage is severe, there are extensive glass failures, some complete buildings fail.

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/ism2.pdf

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