Hurricane Earl
Looks like Rhode Island is about to get hit with it's first hurricane of the season. Hurricane Earl is expected to pass by Newport around 4:00pm tomorrow; we should expect rain, winds in excess of 50mph, rough seas, and dangerous surf. If you're new to the coast and this is your first storm there are a few things that I have learned since moving to Little Rhody:- Make a trip to the grocery store. Rhode Islanders aren't making a joke when they say the store will be out of milk and bread.
- Don't forget batteries, candles, and canned food. You might also want to fill up the propane on your grill if you have an electric stove. You'll find yourself cooking all sorts of things on the grill should you loose power.
- Grab some ice and pack your fridge. No sense in losing all that food if the power goes out!
- www.abc6Hurricane.com has all of the latest weather reports.
- If you or someone you love has special needs be sure to register with the RI Department of Health's Emergency Registry. This will help local first responders quickly identify your needs in case of an emergency.
- Finally, check out the Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist.
- Red Cross Phone - 401.831.7700 - Program it into your cell!
Labels: Hurricane Earl, Jeni Pardo de Zela
POSTED BY
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1:49 PM
1 Comments:
I agree that you need to be prepared. FEMA has many tips on what to do in case of an emergency. To be ready, you should stock nonperishable food and bottled water. Also, be prepared with flameless candles, flashlights and a battery operated radio. Be sure to have items ready to care for any pets also. The more prepared you are, the better you will be able to handle disasters.
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