Thursday, June 3, 2010

Evacuation Procedures for the Texas Gulf Coast in the event of a Hurricane!


It is vital to be familiar with whether or not you live in an area that may be subject to flooding or storm surge prior to being confronted with the likely landfall of a tropical storm or hurricane. If you are in the area of possible flooding, there are preparations that need to be made previous to departing your home. Get rid of yard debris and secure windows. Assemble suitable provisions for either staying or evacuating. Tell family members of your choice and quickly proceed with preparations. Have a plan for your animals. Most public shelters will not accept animals, so you will in all probability have to shelter with family members or in hotels if evacuation is needed. If the local authorities order an evacuation of your area, do so as promptly as possible. The routes will become awfully congested and delaying will only add to your chances of being stuck in traffic and in many cases the risk of not having the ability to leave at all. You will find chosen evacuation zones and these places are numbered in respect to threat possibility. They're scheduled to leave according to the distance to be traveled and the severity of the threat to that location. This schedule needs to be followed to prevent as much grid lock on the roads as possible. Stacye!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Expert's Predict Active Hurricane Season-Prepare!



OMG…it's arrived….Hurricane season runs between June 1 and November 30. The predictions advise that the upcoming season could be a dynamic one with the estimates of around 14 -23 tropical storms, 8 - 14 hurricanes, and 3 - 7 major hurricanes. This is because of weak upper winds and exceptionally warm water in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean. It's time now to start preparations to lessen the risks to your possessions and family. Begin by getting rid of dead trees, limbs, and discarded stuff in your yard. Secure loose-fitting gutters and shutters. If you plan to protect your home windows with plywood, measure and cut the wood right away and have it ready to mount. Think about acquiring flood insurance since your homeowners and renter’s policies will not cover damages from raising water. We have had lots of flooding in storm surge and flood prone areas but also in regions that have never flooded in the past. However, flood insurance is required to be in effect 30 days before the policy becomes legitimate and will not be available for purchase when a tropical system enters the Gulf of Mexico. I have loads of information to assist in your planning so visit again, there is more to come!
Stacye!