Tuesday, May 29, 2012
There’s more to getting ready for a storm than just stocking up on water.
Emergency management officials across the Tampa Bay area are asking residents to get a plan in place. But what exactly does that mean? According to the National Hurricane Center, there’s more to it than just stocking up on water and nonperishable food. Here’s a checklist of things the center recommends residents do in advance of hurricane season: Source: National Weather Service For more tips on storm preparedness, just click on the "2012 Hurricane Guide" link below, or visit Hillsborough County Emergency Management online.
An expert shares advice on what to do in the days and hours leading up to a storm.
Forecasting the path of a hurricane is no simple matter. Many factors can affect the probable course, even at the last minute. That’s why meteorologists use a forecast cone to outline areas that are in a probable strike zone. Although forecasts are often uncertain, it's important to pay attention to the cone, Pinellas County spokesman Thomas Iovino says. Here’s what Iovino recommends if your home falls inside the forecast cone as a storm approaches. When a Storm Is Forming Even when a storm is a week or more away and there’s no clearly defined path, Iovino said it’s a good time to: “Use that time wisely,” he said. Five Days Away If the Tampa Bay area is in the 5-day cone, it’s time to: Three Days Away 48 Hours Away 36 Hours Away For more…
Here's what emergency planners say you need to know as hurricane season gets under way.
Hurricane season 2012 is just around the corner, and emergency planners are working hard to get the word out that preparation is key to survival. We asked emergency planners for their Top 5 tips to help residents stay safe this season. Here’s what Thomas Iovino of Pinellas County Emergency Management said applies to Tampa Bay area residents: For more tips on storm preparedness, just click on the "2012 Hurricane Guide" link below, or visit Hillsborough County Emergency Management online.
Here's what you should include in a hurricane kit in event of an emergency.
Having a disaster kit together is one of the top recommendations of emergency planners as hurricane season nears. But just what should you put into a kit? Here’s what the National Hurricane Center recommends: Source: National Hurricane Center For more on storm preparedness, just click on the "2012 Hurricane Guide" link below, or visit Hillsborough County Emergency Management online.
