Hurricane Irene
August 26th, 2011 | Comments Off
Now’s the time to get prepared for the coming storm. As of now we are not expecting to receive a direct strike from a full-fledged hurricane, but Pennsylvanians should be preparing for floods and strong winds. Here are a few steps you may take to prepare yourself and your family:
- Put away any outdoor items that could blow away
- Be aware that you may lose power, possibly for a few days, and take appropriate precautions
- If your neighborhood is prone to flooding, take steps to protect your property and/or move to higher ground
- Stay tuned to official sources of information (links below) in case an evacuation order is issued
- Make sure you have any necessary medications or supplies and have important documents and records at hand in case you need to leave in a hurry
Storm Information Resources:
Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Pennsylvania: http://alerts.weather.gov/cap/pa.php?x=1
General Hurricane Information From the U.S. Government: http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html
General Hurricane Information From the PA State Government: http://www.readypa.org/potentialemergencies/floods/
National Weather Service: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Google Map of the Path of Hurricane Irene: http://crisislanding.appspot.com/
The Morning Call (local new source): http://www.mcall.com/
WFMZ (local news source): http://www.wfmz.com/
