it could get ripped off of its foundations and fly about in the wind
It is possible for a hurricane to cause significant damage to a house, including blowing parts of it away. The extent of the damage would depend on factors such as the intensity of the hurricane, the construction of the house, and its proximity to the storm's path.
More than 100 houses burned down during Hurricane Sandy in the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens.
An underground shelter is a good idea for tornadoes, but not for hurricanes. One of the main dangers during a hurricane is flooding, which would make underground the last place you want to be.
yes. a hurricane can lift a houso out of the ground.
no
My house could never withstand the gale force of a hurricane!
It is possible for a hurricane to cause significant damage to a house, including blowing parts of it away. The extent of the damage would depend on factors such as the intensity of the hurricane, the construction of the house, and its proximity to the storm's path.
More than 100 houses burned down during Hurricane Sandy in the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens.
there were many, many people on top of their roofs during "Katrina"
in a room or box or closet without windows.
A Persons House Can Fall On Top Of Someone Or They Can Get Taken Away By The Hurricane
I believe this advice was originally given as for tornadoes. However, in both cases it is extremely inaccurate. Your house is not going to explode from a massive pressure change if you seal all windows and then one were to break. Instead, damage can be prevented by closing all windows since the windows should hold against lower strength hurricanes/tornadoes. If it's a strong tornado/hurricane, you shouldn't be inside your house. If you can't be away or in a basement, a bathroom with no windows in the center of the house is your best bet.
An underground shelter is a good idea for tornadoes, but not for hurricanes. One of the main dangers during a hurricane is flooding, which would make underground the last place you want to be.
yes. a hurricane can lift a houso out of the ground.
Tree houses would not hold up during a hurricane so they would not be allowed.
no
Hurricanes ranking a 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale could take the majority of a roof off of a house. The wind velocity of a 4 hurricane is between 130-156 miles per hour. For more information on the Saffir-Simpson scale, hurricane wind velocity, or the potential damage that can be incurred in a hurricane, please see the related links.