The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA) is predicting a busy hurricane season in the Atlantic.
“If this outlook holds true, this season could be one of the more active on record,” said Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D. “The greater likelihood of storms brings an increased risk of a landfall. In short, we urge everyone to be prepared.”
"it's important that families and businesses in coastal communities take steps now to be ready. These include developing a communications plan, putting together a kit, and staying informed of the latest forecasts and local emergency plans. You can't control when a hurricane or other emergency may happen, but you can make sure you're ready."
“If this outlook holds true, this season could be one of the more active on record,” said Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D. “The greater likelihood of storms brings an increased risk of a landfall. In short, we urge everyone to be prepared.”
"it's important that families and businesses in coastal communities take steps now to be ready. These include developing a communications plan, putting together a kit, and staying informed of the latest forecasts and local emergency plans. You can't control when a hurricane or other emergency may happen, but you can make sure you're ready."
This is pertinent advice to coastal communities from Texas to Newfoundland and Labrador. Severe hurricanes can move inland hundreds of kilometers with heavy rain, high winds and even tornadoes causing extensive flooding, power failures and other related disruptions.
For the 2010 hurricane forecast and up to date Atlantic storm information check out the NOAA website at http://www.noaa.gov/
