Posted by Brian Scoles, PR Director
Nine days into Hurricane Season 2006, our first Tropical Depression formed. 11 days in, it grew into our first Tripical Storm. Alberto is currently in the Gulf of Mexico and expected to reach the Western coast of Florida no later than Tuesday.
According to current NOAA projections, it will be off the coast of South Carolina by Wednesday. Even though we should not be directly affected by this storm, we need to be prepared for its secondary affects of high winds and rain.
As of Sunday, Alberto has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph which extend outward to 175 miles from its center. Alberto is expected to produce anywhere from 4-8 inches of rain.
Keep in mind, these are early predictions. However, the underlying message in these early reports is to prepare now!
What can you do to prepare? The first step is to visit redcross.org and review over the Together We Prepare information which talks about the simple steps of preparedness: Build a disaster supplies & first aid kit, make a family communications & evacuation plan, get trained as a Red Cross volunteer & help those in your community learn to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Remember, the wise person will be prepared to survive for at least 72 hours after a major storm passes.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
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