Hurricane Dorian Relief; Green Turtle Cay & Marsh Harbor

I found this chart interesting. Just shows the force and how drastically things changed as Dorian went from CAT 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5.


Damage at 185 nearly 10 times that at 140 mph. Even 170 mph 20 times more than a 120 mph CAT 3. To my knowledge the information is not available, but I'd be very interested in measurements of it's wind speed on the ground in various locations. I think we'd see the difference reflected in the damage variables at different locations.

A standard that's been used for decades in construction is building to withstand 150 mph winds. Even a CAT 5 seldom delivers more than that on the ground, or if it does it's a very small cut of land to receive it. However, Dorian hit buildings with force from 2 to 4 times that or more.

I had never seen this chart before. I pulled it from the NWS.

https://www.weather.gov/jetstream/tc_potential

I spent three weeks in the Abacos, working with MV Pacific Hope. www.mvpacifichope.org
Our effort at Grand Cay began when the Deputy Prime Minister directed me there with a small group of Doctors and Medical Professionals. We managed to open the local clinic, and saw nearly every one of the 300 residents on the island.
We then focussed our efforts on providing water to the island via a small temporary water maker we set up, supplemented by 250 gallon totes that I was filling at the neighboring island of Big Grand Cay.
Next we directed our resources toward cleaning the debris left from the Dorian, as well as preparing the homes and buildings for repairs. Luckily, one of our volunteers was a retired contractor who managed to put together a complete list of the needed building supplies and materials. These are being provided through donations, and Pacific Hope has recruited volunteer labor to rebuild the entire island of Little Grand Cay.
Proud to have been a part of the whole operation.

1st class relief effort, props to all!