This thread area will be utilized for the benefit of our members and viewers who live in hurricane prone areas of the U.S. For most persons in these areas, hurricane preparedness is a well known topic, but for persons who are new to the coastal areas, we will post an outline of recommended preparedness steps. This will include procedures and equipment that should be a part of your family and household so you can be better prepared to stay safe and take care of your loved ones. We will cover the monitoring of storm development, the necessities for securing your property and the procedures and hurricane kit items needed during a storm and during an evacuation order.
The 2007 Hurricane Season doesn't officially start until June 01, but we will start our own preparedness postings here in February so everyone in the coastal areas has time to be prepared.
Thank you and we pray that the 2007 season will be as mild as the 2006 season was. In the mean time, please refer to the official American Red Cross links for hurricane preparedness as listed here:
http://www.redcross.org/general/0,1082,0_587_,00.html
http://www.redcross.org/news/ds/0305hurricane/
http://www.redcross.org/services/dis...2,0_3_,00.html