12 -17 Storms Expected As Hurricane Season Is Updated - Get Prepared!

The announcement by the local Met Office forecasting a  tropical wave last week had a number of persons making last minute shopping, while others in various communities were hurriedly repairing roofs which had previously showed signs of leaks over an extended period. "Is this how it should be? A conservative asked.

Meteorologist have predicted that this year's hurricane season will be an above average season. Yet many of us continue to procrastinate with the notion that "God is good, nothing will happen." Oh! How complacent many of us can be? It only takes one storm to wreck one's life savings. An article posted yesterday online entitled "Atlantic Hurricane Predictions Turn Nasty, 12-17 Named Storms Expected" revealed that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had revised its predictions for the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and reported that this year could be the most active since 2012. 

The forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that there’s a 70 percent chance of 12 to 17 named storms forming. NOAA’s updated predictions were released Thursday. The forecast for the season, which doesn’t end until Nov. 30, now includes the potential for two to four major hurricanes.

A painful reminder of Hurricane Tomas

The initial outlook called for 10 to 16 named storms, four to eight hurricanes, and one to four major hurricanes. The seasonal averages are 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

As the 2016 season nears its peak, forecasters at NOAA urge residents in coastal areas to be prepared. It’s not a question of if, but when, forecasters say.

At Rayneau we believe that readiness is everything when disaster strikes - readiness can mean the difference between life and death, between chaos and composure.

Be prepared for whatever storms this season throws your way ahead of time. Having your hurricane supplies ahead of time will save you the frustration of running to the stores right before a storm hits.  The following items below must form part of your repertoire of tools and supplies. They are available  at Rayneau.

Masking and/or duct tape                 Handsaw                       Razor knife                   

Ax or chain saw 

Nails and screws                               Ladder                          Portable generator Wheelbarrow 

Bucket/mop, broom                          Fire extinguisher          Hammer        

Screwdriver 

Pliers/wrenches                                Rope caulk                   All purpose cleaner                 

Shovel, rake                                      Plywood                       Bleach 

  

Tarps to cover roof                            BBQ grill                       Utility knife                

Tape, duct tape

Water storage tanks                          Crow bar                       Roofing material
The 2nd half of the hurricane season will be a busy one - so says the hurricane experts. Don't procrastinate but get up and be prepared. The latest storm Fiona was just formed in the Atlantic Ocean and  as of 10 am Thursday August 18, 2016 it was packing winds of up to 45 mph and moving in WNW direction.

Hurry on down to Rayneau now for your tools and supplies and don't be caught in a last minute frenzy. 

                              
                                           BE PREPARED!!!!!

source: (http://patch.com/maryland/annapolis/atlantic-hurricane-predictions-turn-nasty-12-17-named-storms-expected)