Tropical Storm Kirk - A Wind and Rain Threat to St Lucia

Tropical Storm Kirk is expected to effect the St Lucia starting today and into Friday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.

This is going to be a wind and rain threat. St Lucia has been placed under a storm warning alert as storm conditions are possible on island.

When an storm warning is issued take these precautions:

1 - Leave low lying areas.

2 - Protect windows with plywood boards, or storm shutters.

3 - Secure outside objects.

4 - Make sure you have plenty of fuel and water.

5 - Have several days supply of food and water for each family member.

6 - If called to evacuate, do so immediately.

The met office issued that Tropical-storm-force winds from Kirk extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km),mostly north and east of the center. Gradual weakening is anticipated during the next couple of days, but Kirk is forecast to move across the Lesser Antilles and into the eastern Caribbean Sea as a tropical storm.

Are you prepared!!!!!!! 

                                   Hurricane preparedness supplies

Don't be caught off-gaurd! Head down to Rayneau today at any of our branches at Corinth, Vide Boutielle or Monchy and get your needed Hurricane supplies -  Tarps, Tie-down Straps, Tapcons, Anchors, Sandbags, Raincoats, Proper tools, a first aid kit, plenty of batteries and flashlights and last but not least always have plenty of non-perishable foods on hand.

Please be safe.