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Popular Warnings or Dangers | Other Warnings or Dangers Tips | All Tips (70) If you're traveling in southeastern North America between June and November, you have a good chance of running into a hurricane. Hurricanes form in the Atlantic near Africa and move northwestward, usually running into many of the islands of the Carribean and eventually hitting North America. A few commonly hurricane-plagued areas include Cancun, in Mexico, New Orleans, in Louisiana, the state of Florida, and North Carolina's Outer Banks. Hurricanes and tropical storms are named alphabetically and then convert to the letters of the Greek alphabet after running out of names. 2005 was a record hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin, with over 27 named storms.
Hurricanes and tropical storms are immensely dangerous and should not be taken lightly. The storms, which are often hundreds of miles wide, bring strong winds (sometimes up to 165 mph) and heavy rains, which will often cause flooding and mudslides. In the 2005 hurricane season, three hurricanes, Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, caused extensive damage across the southeastern part of the continent. Wilma was the strongest hurricane on record for the Atlantic basin.
Fredericksburg (where I live) is usually spared during most hurricane seasons, though in 2003, Hurricane Isabel ripped through Virginia and caused some damage. What amazes me is that Isabel was very scary but was only a category 1 hurricane when it passed through Fredericksburg, as compared to the category 4 hurricane that Katrina was. Leave a Comment
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Traveling in North America during mid-winter? Then one of the biggest dangers to watch out for during that time is snow (unless, of course, you happen to be skiing). The most snow on the continent falls on places like the Cascades, Alaska, and the Rockies, but some cities in the country will also get large amounts of snow annually, including: Toronto, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, and Buffalo. Any mountainous area in the country is suspectible to snow. While the snow may be good news for many ski slopes, it's bad new for drivers, since snow can turn roads slick and dangerous. Leave a Comment
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Do not throw any rubbish in the street instant fine even a ciggy tip. There are black squirrals every were in towwn you can feed them but don;t touch they are protected Leave a Comment
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To our European Backpackers-don't hitchhike! In many places it its illegal and everywhere it is dangerous. Don't accept rides from people you don't know. Most of the time you will be perfectly safe in campgrounds as they tend to attract families and older retired couples. Leave a Comment
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Be very careful when you are on Market Street and Powell Street in San Francisco. These areas are the heart of cable car routes and feel very seedy especially after hours. I have found, however, that if you walk with a purpose (and preferably with a group) people don't bother you. Make absolutely certain that you know exactly where you need to go (such as the Powell Street BART station) BEFORE you leave wherever you are leaving from. USE COMMON SENSE! Leave a Comment
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Make sure everyone in your party is carring their own Water supply and Blanket....Just in case you get seperated at night! Trust me!!! No silly, I carry all my own gear! It wasn't me who had to sleep in a stump ALONE and thirsty!!!! Wow,glad we found them way later the next day!!! Without the Rangers! Thank God! Leave a Comment
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There are lots of warnings for bears when you are hiking. Also be careful you dont fall off a cliff. Leave a Comment
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Well you have to remember that North America is one of the largest continents on Earth, so all precautions should be taken. Ladies dont walk around on your own at night. Place all valuable out of sight. Leave a Comment
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There are 30,000 lakes in Florida. I was told many times that every lake has an alligator – or every alligator has a like :-) Leave a Comment
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Rest areas on us interstates can be breeding grounds for criminal activities such as prostitution,drug distribution and various cons.
While traveling in big cities people will try and sell you things on the street, My tip, if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is !
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