The Big Apple is Overdue for a Major Hurricane

Daniel hurricane in the Atlantic, we are reminded that we are in the middle of hurricane season, this is a reminder that New York City, which may be in the back is Daniel
particularly vulnerable to hurricanes.

It is too early to predict the path of Hurricane Danielle. On Monday night, it can safely stay at sea, especially if it meets a cold front to the east is currently touring the U.S., or go directly to the east coast of the United States, landing somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic States.

Although New York is just a brush of hurricanes for many decades, will ultimately have a direct impact. Although it is too early to determine what is the likelihood that Hurricane Daniel in New York metro area directly hit the U.S. Country Falling Hurricane Probability Project says it has 90 percent probability of a major (category 3 or higher) hurricane hit New York area within the next fifty years.

New York is vulnerable to serious damage from the hurricane a number of fronts, based on several factors. One of them is the value of property in and around New York metropolitan area. According to a study in 2007, the area is more than 3.8 trillion U.S. dollars worth of property that will be affected during the direct hit of the town. The other dynamic at play in New York is rare as a major hurricane direct hit. The last major hurricane to directly hit New York occurred in 1938, little remembered today, and therefore have no experience input. This leads to a certain degree of complacency and lack of awareness of the dangers and threats.

Another important factor in assessing the potential damage to New York City is relying on area bridges and tunnels. Damage to infrastructure may make evacuation and rescue efforts extremely difficult and dangerous.

Manhattan, after all, is surrounded by rivers and New York Bay. Widespead floods, especially in the financial district in lower Manhattan will cripple the economy of the city and will surely be a global economic impact.