Capitol Correspondence - 06.29.21

ACL Releases Tips on Hurricane Emergency Preparedness

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As announced by the Administration for Community Living:

“The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released the 2021 outlook, which predicts another active season. It’s important to remember that it only takes one storm to devastate a community. Now is the time to prepare your home and your family. Remember, hurricanes are not just a coastal problem, so it’s important to know the risks where you live: rain, wind and flooding could happen far from the coast.

Hurricanes are among the most powerful and destructive phenomena in nature. The primary hazards from tropical cyclones (which include tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes) are storm surge flooding, inland flooding from heavy rains, destructive winds, tornadoes, and high surf and rip currents. Hurricane season started on June 1 in the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Central Pacific (including Hawaii). It ends on November 30. Make sure you and your family are prepared by planning ahead.

  • Know the Difference between a Watch and a Warning
    • A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 miles per hour [mph] or higher) are possible in a stated area. Experts announce hurricane watches 48 hours before they expect tropical-storm-force winds (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) to start.
    • A hurricane warning is more serious. It means hurricane-force winds are expected in a stated area. Experts issue these warnings 36 hours before tropical-storm-force winds are expected in the area to give people enough time to prepare for the storm.
    • Download the FEMA app and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide. Sign up for community alerts in your area and be aware of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)- which requires no-sign up.

Find more general information and guidance at Ready.gov Hurricanes, CDC’s Preparing for a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storms and FEMA’s Disaster Assistance – Hurricanes. Until then remember to stay informed, make a plan, and build a kit.”

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