Comments on: Hurricane 101

By: Robin Fletcher

Robin Fletcher — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:36:19 +0000

Excellent advice. Amazingly, people are often not only unprepared to cope with their family’s problems, but many small business owners have no plan in place for dealing with a disaster. More than a quarter of businesses that close following a disaster never reopen. My company has recently put together a list of key resources for small businesses and disaster planning: http://www.360mobileoffice.com/disaster-recovery-3.htm-recovery-3.htm

By: Code

Code — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:47:22 +0000

Thanks for this useful information. I would some of additional advice. Making some checklist would help. I just found out this checklist a while a go and I’ll be happy to share with you guys, http://www.bakerroofing.com/article.php?article=42

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 11:55:56 +0000

Cindy, that’s an excellent point. After Hugo there was no driving in or out of our neighborhood until the residents pulled trees out of the roadways. As far as I know, no one was injured during the storm and after it was only minor things: cuts, sprained ankles and such from over exuberant debris removal.

Barry was most decidedly a blessing for our area. A friend called it ‘rain with a name.’ We have been in the midst of a drought and the steady, soaking rain was a Godsend.

By: Imablog

Imablog — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:26:29 +0000

Wave to Barry!…

Wow, this year’s storm season has only just started today and it’s already up to two named systems with Barry being announced by the NHC at 5 PM today. From the 5 PM discussion: DEEP CONVECTION HAS DEVELOPED NEAR THE……

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:16:24 +0000

These are some great tips! I remember Hurricane Hugo all too well. I was eleven then, and we found ourselves without power for 2 weeks afterwards. Neighbors really came together to help clear roads, and those who regained power sooner offered showers and hot meals to those who hadn’t yet gotten power restored. Fortunately, we were far enough inland that the storm had lost speed by the time it hit us.

As a rescue worker, please think twice about why you are calling an ambulance after the storm. Ask yourself if it is life threatening. If it is something that has been going on for a couple of days, determine if it is significantly worse. Consider whether the patient is mobile when determining if an ambulance is necessary. Chances are you will not get seen quicker going by ambulance than if you had someone drive you unless it is critical. Also remember that if you can’t get out, we probably will have a difficult time getting to you as well. Ambulances are not equipped with chainsaws.

By: Nashville is Talking » Deep Dish

Nashville is Talking » Deep Dish — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:07:56 +0000

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