Don't panic, but be prepared as tropical storms head towards Atlantic Canada
We should know all too well the dangers posed by tropical storms and why it’s necessary to take them seriously. However, there will be some who will see bringing in their lawn chairs as sufficient storm prep.Patty Munden of Port aux Basques, N.L., admits she was one of those people before Fiona.“This is a big lesson to be learned. Before, I honestly didn't pay attention. I mean, we knew we had a storm coming. That was it.
The seaside facing side of Ricky and Patty Munden's house in Port Aux Basques was slammed with waves and boulders the day post tropical storm Fiona struck. - File While widespread panic is not helpful, it behooves us all to acknowledge the risks of hurricane season and get prepared for them.Lee has restrengthened to a Category 3 storm this week and will possibly gain more power as the week goes on. Dangerous surf and rip currents have already begun to reach some portions of the U.S. southeast coast.
Whether it continues to strengthen or begins to cool down as it reaches Atlantic Canada, the region could experience high winds and rain by Sunday.Bringing lawn chairs inside is a good place to start, but residents should also tie down or bring in anything that could be blown around in high winds. Trim dead branches and deal with any downed or dead trees lingering from previous storms.to have an emergency kit that would last three days.
in the southern Atlantic. It is better to be prepared for a storm that never comes than be caught unawares.SaltWire Network welcomes letters on matters of public interest for publication. All letters must be accompanied by the author’s name, address and telephone number so that they can be verified. Letters may be subject to editing. The views expressed in letters to the editor in this publication and on SaltWire.
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