Hurricane Preparations

This week is hurricane preparedness week and its your chance to make sure you have fresh food and batteries ready for those summer storms.

 

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.

Hurricane hazards come in many forms, including storm surge, heavy rainfall, inland flooding, high winds, tornadoes, and rip currents. The National Weather Service is responsible for protecting life and property through issuance of timely watches and warnings, but it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches. Furthermore, mariners should be aware of special safety precautions when confronted with a hurricane.

The first and most important thing anyone should do when facing a hurricane threat is to use common sense.

Here is a list of the names of potential storms, and as luck would have it - my sister will have a storm named after her! Hopefully, it will not be a big bad one.

2013 Atlantic Storm Names

Andrea
Barry
Chantal
Dorian
Erin
Fernand
Gabrielle
Humberto
Ingrid
Jerry
Karen
Lorenzo
Melissa
Nestor
Olga
Pablo
Rebekah
Sebastien
Tanya
Van
Wendy