Hurricane season started May
15th in the Eastern Pacific and starts on June 1st in the
Atlantic, and we were more than happy to have Michael Widomski from FEMA Public
Affairs as a guest blogger here to talk about hurricane preparedness.
Hurricanes can put a damper on everything. Including air travel of course… So
TSA will be tweeting hurricane updates from our brand new regional twitter
accounts this year: @TSANortheast, @TSAMidAtlantic,
@TSACentral,
@TSASoutheast,
@TSAMidWest,
and @TSAWestern.
Be sure to follow one of the accounts for TSA tweets related to your region.
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2012 NATIONAL HURRICANE
PREPAREDNESS WEEK, WE PLEDGE TO PREPARE
TSA is joining thousands
around the country who are pledging to be a “Force of Nature” and taking action
to prepare for the potential negative impacts of hurricanes and tropical
storms. Hurricane season begins June 1 and extends through November 30, and as
we saw last year with Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, severe tropical
weather can impact coastal and inland areas alike.
Hurricanes and tropical
storms are known for the unforgettable visuals we see on the news every year
–trees bending due to high winds and heavy rains rendering TV cameras useless
as they look over an abandoned beach. But in addition to these obvious effects,
hurricanes and tropical storms can often disrupt life for those in coastal and
inland areas through evacuations, prolonged power outages, and flooding.
With these risks in mind, we
ask that you join in pledging to be prepared for hurricane season by:
- Knowing your risk: The first step to Being a Force of Nature is to understand how hurricanes and tropical storms can affect where you live and work, and how the weather could impact you and your family. Check the weather forecast regularly and sign up for local alerts from emergency management officials and obtain a NOAA Weather Radio.
- Taking action: Actions can be small, simple, and quick. You can pledge to develop an emergency plan based on your local hurricane, severe storm, and flooding hazard, and practice how and where you will evacuate if instructed by your emergency management officials. Post your plan in your home where visitors can see it. Learn how to strengthen your home and business against hurricanes. Download FEMA’s mobile app so you can access important safety tips on what to do before, during and after a hurricane. Understand the National Hurricane Center warning and alerts.
- Being an example: Once you have taken action and pledged (or if you already have), share your story with your family and friends. Create a YouTube video, post your story on Facebook, comment on a blog, or send a tweet. Or you can even post the Be a Force of Nature widget on your social media profiles.
Join us today and pledge to
prepare during National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
TSA Guest Blogger Michael
Widomski, FEMA Public Affairs
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