Disturbed Weather May Affect the Outer

Area of Disturbed Weather May Affect the Outer Banks

 

Thursday, Sep 06, 2007 - 11:52 AM Updated: 12:33 PM

 

By Public Relations Office

An area of disturbed weather 360 miles southwest of Bermuda may threaten the Outer Banks and Dare County through Monday. 

 

Area residents should monitor local news outlets for the latest advisories from the National Weather Service as well as state and local emergency management officials.  Now is the time for residents to prepare their homes and gather supplies.  Anyone traveling to the Outer Banks this weekend should also monitor reports and be aware of the possible weather situation.  

 

In the event this disturbance becomes a storm, Emergency Management urges residents to do the following before the storm approaches the Outer Banks:

 

Prepare an emergency kit: To prepare for a storm, it is best to have an emergency kit available.  This kit should contain nonperishable food, water and clothing to sustain each family member for three days.  The kit should also include a flashlight, radio and spare batteries.  Blankets, rain gear and appropriate footwear also are recommended.  Special considerations must be made for the young or disabled.  Remember to include baby food and medicines as appropriate.  In addition, the kit should include photocopies of important family documents, such as birth certificates and insurance policies.

 

Secure outdoor property and homes: It is recommended that all residents begin protecting their homes clearing the yard of loose branches and other debris.  Residents should also be prepared to board up windows if a storm forms and approaches the area.

 

Register for special care: Residents needing transportation or medical care should contact Dare County Social Services, if they have not already done so.  Special needs shelters require advance registration.  Dare County Social Services can be reached at 475-5500. 

 

Prepare to evacuate if ordered to do so: If evacuations are called for, public shelters will be set up for evacuees further inland.  However, it might be more comfortable for those who evacuate to stay at a hotel or friend’s home that is out of the storm’s path.  These arrangements must be made early since hotels fill up quickly and evacuations take time.  Begin thinking about your plan.    

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