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Monday, October 13, 2008
BEFORE THE STORM
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Hurricane season starts June 1, and forecasts are pointing toward another at or above-average year, according to a release May 22 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.
If it’s not safe for you to hang around, it’s not safe for your pet. That’s the message animal welfare organizations in Louisiana are trying to send to pet owners as hurricane season approaches. Each year The Advocate and the WBRZ Channel 2 Weather Team bring readers and viewers complete information on what to do in the event of a hurricane in its “Before the Storm” guide. When a tropical weather system approaches the Gulf of Mexico, 2theadvocate.com will have continually updated weather maps, satellite images and weather data available around the clock. Identify ahead of time where you will go if you’re told to evacuate. The best choice is a friend’s home outside of your area or at one that’s well away from coastal areas. The most important thing you can do as hurricane season approaches is to get yourself, your family and your home prepared. By starting early, you’ll avoid the rush at supply stores, grocery stores and other venues that typically get crowded when hurricane watches and warnings are issued. The names Dean, Felix and Noel – three of the most devastating storms of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season – were retired by members of the 30th Session of the World Meteorological Organization’s Regional Association IV Hurricane Committee during its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. Hurricane season starts today. Here are some tips on commonly asked topics. Most of the information came from the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness office. As eager as you may be to go back, returning home directly after a hurricane can be just as dangerous as sticking around during the storm. Here are some recommendations: GO: If you live in a mobile home or in a storm surge or flood zone, your decision to stay or go is easy. At the first announcement of a hurricane watch, you should prepare to leave. Emergency generators become popular after disasters. They can help save food in freezers and refrigerators, but they also may be dangerous if not used properly. |
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