It’s that time again… hurricane season in St Lucia
and across the Caribbean! For many of us it is a time we’d prefer to dismiss. With
predictions above normal, and twelve to fifteen storms in the latest forecast,
it may be wiser to avoid complacency and prepare.
Are you prepared if one strikes?
The 2017 season (which forecasters had also
pegged as above average) proved devastating for the Caribbean – Dominica and
Barbuda in particular.
NOAA’s forecasters say this season, there is a 70 per cent likelihood of 10 to 16 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms, of which 6 become hurricanes, including 3 major hurricanes
NOAA’s forecasters say this season, there is a 70 per cent likelihood of 10 to 16 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms, of which 6 become hurricanes, including 3 major hurricanes
The Atlantic Hurricane season begins on June 1 (today) and lasts through Nov. 30, reaching its peak around the middle of September. St Lucians need to focus on preparing for increasingly ferocious storms rather than just reacting to them after they strike.
There are several things we can do to be prepared
for intense weather systems. Perhaps an appropriate starting place is our homes
and properties. After sacrificing large sums to own your preferred dwelling
place it is advisable to go a step further and ensure your investment is
adequately protected from harsh elements. Check video below:
Ways to help you prepare for a hurricane season
Hardware stores are often crowded when a storm or hurricane is officially announced, so to avoid the rush try to get your required hardware supplies in advance. Tarpaulins, batteries, flashlights, candles, lamps, battery-operated radios and plyboard are often foremost on most hurricane preparedness lists. (See graphic above) After making your purchase, it is recommended that the items be stored in a safe and accessible area so they can be easily reached should an emergency arise.
Hardware stores are often crowded when a storm or hurricane is officially announced, so to avoid the rush try to get your required hardware supplies in advance. Tarpaulins, batteries, flashlights, candles, lamps, battery-operated radios and plyboard are often foremost on most hurricane preparedness lists. (See graphic above) After making your purchase, it is recommended that the items be stored in a safe and accessible area so they can be easily reached should an emergency arise.
Check our slideshow on Hurricane preparedness
supplies:
Hurricane preparedness supplies
We encourage our customers and friends and by extension St Lucians to be mindful of developing or ongoing tropical systems during this time and take action if one is forecast to impact the island.
We encourage our customers and friends and by extension St Lucians to be mindful of developing or ongoing tropical systems during this time and take action if one is forecast to impact the island.
Rayneau Construction & Industrial Products Ltd
locations at Corinth, Vide Bouteille and Monchy are well stocked to meet all your hurricane preparedness needs. Visit us today or Call 450 7247 – Corinth, 450 7246
– Vide Bouteille or 450 7248 – Monchy. Our courteous and knowledgeable customer service representatives will be all too happy to assist you.
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