Wednesday July 28, 2010
We are fast approaching the dangerous time period of hurricane activity. Although the Atlantic hurricane season is officially from June 1st to November 30th, the peak of hurricane activity is from August to October. During these three months 87% of all category 1 or 2 hurricanes and 96% of all category 3, 4, and 5 hurricanes occur. All but one of the ten deadliest hurricanes in United States history have struck during this time frame.
During this critical time period it is important to stay informed about any developing storm systems. One of the easiest ways to stay informed is to know the emergency broadcast systems for your area. It is wise to program one of the emergency stations onto your car radio. These radio stations will announce vital information related to storm strength and direction, evacuation routes and road closures, and shelter openings. (For Okaloosa County, Florida the EMS stations are AM 1260, FM 99.5, FM 105.5, FM 96.5, and FM 93.3).
So go ahead and program that radio dial. During the dangerous time, on the dangerous road during an evacuation it is wonderfully reassuring to have an informed calm voice leading you to safety.
Additional evacuation information available at www.wineandchocolateplan.com
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