Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness

While Roanoke is hundreds of miles from the coast, we are not immune to the impact of hurricanes! We may experience high winds, thunderstorms, heavy rains and flooding. The National Weather service categorizes hurricanes according to the strength of their winds using the Saffir-Simpson Scale. A category 1 has the lowest sustained wind speed and a 5 has the highest. It is important to remember that a lower category hurricane can inflict greater damage than a higher rated storm, depending on where they strike and what hazards they bring.

Current Hurricane Information

Click on this link for information from the National Hurricane Center on current hurricanes and tropical storms.

Things you can do to prepare:

Assemble an emergency supplies kit.
Remove or secure loose items from your lawn.
Make a family disaster plan. If you already have one - review it!
If the storm does hit, stay tuned to local media for weather and other emergency information.
Never cross a flooded road - Turn Around Don't Drown!

The following links have additional preparedness tips: