Hurricanes categories have different effects and meaning to our safety. The categories are measured by wind range in mph, and through that, we can predict their impact on people and properties.

Here are the categories and their effects on properties animals and people:

Category 1

Wind ranges from 74 -95 mph. This category can be expected to cause minor damage to properties. There are also limited injuries to people and animals that are caused by flying and falling objects.

In this category, protected glass windows usually remain intact but can cause some roof damage as well as power outages.

Category 2

The wind ranges from 96-110 mph and can cause extensive property damage. Human beings and animals are placed in danger by the falling debris sliding roofing and glass windows. Power outages that can go for a few weeks and residents are encouraged to store water because filtration system can fail.

Category 3

Wind ranges from 11-130mph. This can cause extensive damage to property, animals, and human beings. Poorly constructed houses are often ruined, and even well-constructed ones withstand significant damages. The category three hurricane can cause significant flooding. Water and electricity are commonly unavailable for several days.

Category 4

Wind ranges from 131-155 mph. The hurricanes cause catastrophic damages to humans, animals, and properties. There are severe destructions of buildings and other constructions. Under category 4, there is water shortage and electricity blackout for quite a long time.

Category 5

Wind is greater than 155 mph. This is disastrous to human beings animals and properties. It destroys everything including trees and leaves the area uninhabitable for months. The hurricane can cause long-term water shortage and electricity outage for months.

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