Hurricane Readiness Guide

ON AVERAGE ONCE EVERY 6-7 HURRICANE SEASON JUNE - NOVEMBER* YRS DEVASTATING STORMS IMPACT BERMUDA* DID YOU KNOW? ON AVERAGE ONE STORM PASSES Bermuda was first colonised WITHIN 180 NAUTICAL MILES OF as a result of a hurricane in BERMUDA PER SEASON* July 1609 that wrecked and washed ashore a boat, known as Sea Venture. BATTERY OPERATED LIGHTS FIRST AID KIT BATTERIES COOLER WATER HURRICANE SURVIVAL KIT BUCKETS CAN OPENER RADIO TRASH BAGS SERVICES: FIRE EXTINGUISHER GLOVES REMINDER: Secure your 298.0888 FLASHLIGHTS & BULBS property, care for pets and elderly neighbors. ARGUS CONTACT See Argus checklist. REMINDER: Following a storm, don't feel rushed into signing contracts for repair work and only deal with reputable contractors. Note: Argus can be a source for recommended suppliers; don't pay for work until it is completed; keep receipts. EM 100.1 mHz EMERGENCY BROADCAST RADIO STATION HURRICANE READINESS GUIDE 4 5 ** *** ** ** 74-95 mph 96-110 mph 111-129 mph 130-156 mph 157 mph or higher 137 kt or higher 252 km/h or higher 64-82 kt 83-95 kt 96-112 kt 113-136 kt 119-153 km/h 154-177 km/h 178-208 km/h 209-251 km/h major major major *According to Bermuda Weather Service **According to US National Hurricane Center Tel: 441.298.0888 The Argus Group 14 Wesley Street Hamilton HM 12 ARGUS Fax: 441.292.6763 email: [email protected] Our Interest is You.