Calm Before The Storm: Keeping an Eye on Earl
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Although 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.
Despite the forecasted weather, we wish you all a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend.
Your Friends at Mackoul & Associates
* Please note that our offices will close at 1pm tomorrow in observance of the holiday.