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Hurricane Awareness Week: Are You Prepared?
Posted by Randy | May 25, 2011

Hurricane Awareness Week (May 22-28) comes at a time when the United States has encountered some of the most deadly and destructive weather conditions in the past month: devastating flooding in the Deep South, deadly tornados in the Southeastern region, and strong winds and hail in the Midwest.

Hurricanes develop when pre-existing weather conditions, such as warm tropical oceans, moisture and relatively light winds, persist long enough and combine to produce violent winds, towering waves, torrential rains and floods.

Many of us remember the destruction that Hurricanes Floyd and Isabel left in the Fourth District, and we understand that it is essential to be well-informed when preparing for hurricanes. The following are hurricane safety tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

·         Make a family disaster plan that includes out-of-town contacts and locations to reunite if you become separated.  Be sure everyone knows home, work and cell phone numbers, and how to call 9-1-1.
·         If time permits, prepare your home before the storm by covering windows with steel or wooden storm shutters.
·         Make sure every family member wears or carries identification.
·         Turn your refrigerator and freezer to the maximum settings and keep them closed in case of power outages.
·         Be sure to have at least 3 days worth of food, water and medicine.
·         Turn off propane tanks.  Shut off other utilities if emergency officials advise you to do so.
·         Constantly listen to the radio or television for instructions to evacuate the area.

Do you know other ways we can keep ourselves and our families safe during hurricane season?  Weigh in to share additional hurricane safety tips.
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