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What is an El Nino and how Should you Prepare?
El Nino Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, is a tropical weather pattern
that occurs roughly once every three to seven years. An ENSO weather
pattern is characterized by the above average warming of the surface
temperature of the waters in the eastern portion Pacific Ocean. This
warming pattern results in extreme weather, such as droughts and floods,
in many areas of the world.
In the northern hemisphere, the areas most prone to the effects of an El
Nino are in the US and Mexico. The northwestern and northeastern US
will typically experience mild winters. Areas in the southeast US,
including parts of northern Mexico and the Tidewater region of Virginia,
experience both wetter and cooler than average winters.
During an El Nino, normal rainfall and atmospheric circulation patterns
are disrupted. This immediately causes cloudiness and heavy rainfalls in
the northwestern portions of the US and parts of Canada, which can
cause flooding during the winter and spring season. Winters and springs
in the northern hemisphere are unusually warm and mild; elsewhere,
rainfall is significantly reduced causing widespread drought. The
long-term effects of this weather pattern can cause abnormally dry
conditions all over the world. This dry weather impacts areas stretching
from northern Brazil into the Far East, causing destruction in
Indonesia, Malaysia and northern Australia.
In the northern hemisphere, the main concern with ENSO is flooding. The
flooding associated with ENSO can be emotionally and financially
devastating for many families. If an ENSO weather pattern is predicted,
there are steps you can take to help prepare your home and family.
Make an itemized list of personal property, which includes clothing,
furnishings and valuables. Take photographs of your home, both inside
and out, and store in a safe place. This will help an insurance adjuster
to settle any claims and to help prove uninsured losses.
Form an evacuation plan. The key to surviving an El Nino flood is to
learn the safest route away from your home to a safe area, in case you
need to evacuate in a hurry. Without an evacuation plan, you might turn
from evacuees into refugees.
Prepare a cache of emergency supplies. This includes keeping a set of
emergency cooking equipment, food, fresh batteries, flashlights and
portable radios in good working order. If you live in an area prone to
flooding, keep a steady supply of plywood, plastic sheeting and sandbags
to protect your property.
Purchase flood insurance ahead of time. Often, flooding is not covered
under natural disaster insurance, and will require a separate insurance
policy specifically for flooding. Contact your insurance provider about
flood insurance. Don't wait until the rains come to apply! Most
insurance companies have a 30 day waiting period before this policy can
be effective. Keep your insurance policies and itemized list of personal
property in a safe location.
By following these steps and keeping up-to-date on the latest El Nino
developments, you and your family will be prepared, should the worst
happen.
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