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June 1, 2006
Hurricane Season Is Upon Us!
That's right dear chickadees, today is the first day of the 2006 Hurricane season! If you're somewhat coastal like we here at Daffodil Lane, or even fully coastal, then grab your bottled water and stock up on your non perishables. Also make sure you have batteries, flashlights, a radio, and some sort of grill or camp stove that is ready to go! Don't just sit back and have a "we'll see what happens this year" attitude...BE PREPARED!! When the storm is headed toward you is not the time to start thinking about getting your ducks in a row...THEY SHOULD ALREADY BE LINED UP!! It's going to be an active season to say the least so get ready now!
For more information check out the National Hurricane Center for up to date information on whatever systems pop up.
Also check out the current water temperatures up and down the Atlantic seaboard. These will most definitely play into any storms that develop. In short, the warmer the water the bigger the storm...Katrina anyone?
And I can NOT stress enough...HAVE THOSE DISASTER KITS READY TO GO!!! Several sites have very good lists of what to include your own kit including NOAA and the The American Red Cross. The state of Massachusetts even has a wonderful page set up with all kinds of links about what to do in terms of a hurricane, including what to do before and after the storm. In short you HAVE to be prepared! You are on your own. The government couldn't give a rats rear end what happens to you as evidenced by what happened and is still happening in Louisiana and Mississippi. BE PREPARED!!
Buckle up folks! It's going to be a wild ride!
Posted by Dianne at June 1, 2006 8:50 AM