Hurricanes present you with three ever-present dangers. The most obvious one is the extreme wind, which puts you at risk of flying debris. The second most obvious danger is the isolation that comes with hurricanes, making it impossible to resupply, which is why food, water, and medical supplies are so important, as explained earlier.

The third danger is hypothermia: as noted, extreme winds tend to cool the surface and your body temperature if you’re unlucky enough to find yourself in the path of a hurricane. Hypothermia kills quickly - depending on the rate at which surrounding temperatures plummet, it can take anything from a few hours to a day or two for a person to die from the cold.

This is why cold-weather gear is so important. Military surplus sleeping bags, thermal shirts and pants, jackets, gloves, boot liners, and so much more can be secured at reasonable prices, ensuring that you stay warm in the coldest of times.