Calm Before The Storm: Keeping an Eye on Earl

September 2nd, 2010 | Author: jmaffeo

Although Hurricane Earl has been downgraded to a Category 3 Hurricane, we still expect tropical storm conditions from mid-day Friday into early Saturday in the tri-state region.

In the event that Mr. Earl graces us with his unwelcome presence, we wanted to send you a guide on hurricane preparedness so you could be ready for whatever he dishes out. This includes strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and dangerous surf conditions.

Recommendations for the Tri-state area:

Prepare an Emergency kit-
Of the utmost importance is a flashlight, extra batteries, and bottled water.
Follow the link for a sample emergency kit-
www.nyredcross.org/?nd=hurricane_safety_guide
Put away or secure outdoor furniture-
Secure anything that could become a projectile in heavy winds- including garbage cans.
Clear debris from gutters.
Trim dead tree branches that could fall during the storm.
Anchor heavy objects that may float away such as fuel tanks.
Avoid driving in storm conditions-
If you must drive, avoid flooded streets, fallen wires and falling trees.
Stay informed of weather conditions- tune into the following websites
www.nhc.noaa.gov or www.weather.com for current conditions.