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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 6 TERRA NOVA OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER JUNE 2014
2014 Hurricane Season – Be Prepared
The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1st and ends on November 30th. Meteorologists at Colorado State University are forecasting a lower-than-average hurricane season due to unfavorable upper wind patterns and cooler-than-normal water over the area where most Atlantic hurricanes form. Although the prediction notes only a 19% chance of landfall along the Gulf Coast, it takes only one landfall event near close to home to make this an active season. Therefore, residents along the Gulf Coast should prepare for the upcoming hurricane season regardless of the forecast. The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management reminds residents to 1) get a kit, 2) make a plan and 3) stay informed. Following is a list, compiled by The Weather Channel, of the most critical supplies to have on hand, well before a hurricane threatens: At least a 3-day and preferably a 7-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) • Non-perishable food • Formula, diapers, and other baby supplies • Manual can opener • First aid kit • Prescription and non-prescription medicines • Toiletries • Cell phones and battery-powered cell phone chargers • Battery-powered radios and flashlights • Plenty of batteries • Extra cash • Blankets, sleeping bags, books, and games (especially if evacuating) For more information on hurricanes and emergency preparedness, please check out the following websites: EMERGENCY/PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/hurricane www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/ www.ready.gov/hurricanes www.hcoem.org/Documents/HurricanePreparednessChecklist.pdf Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.
2014 Forecast
Average
Named Storms
9
12
Hurricanes
3
7
Major Storms (Cat 3+)
1
2
CURRENT STORM INFORMATION
The National Weather Service: www.weather.gov The National Hurricane Center: www.nhc.noaa.gov The Weather Channel: www.weather.com/weather/hurricanecentral/ Terra Nova Community Newsletter - June 2014
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