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Alex, Bonnie couldn't wait for hurricane season
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I keep a few supplies handy throughout the year in case of tornado or random power outages, but now is the time to stock up on fresh supplies for the hurricane season.
Alex, Bonnie couldn't wait for hurricane season
Lici Beveridge, Engagement Editor Hurricane Alex sprung up in January — the first time there's been a January hurricane in the Atlantic since 1955 — forming near the Bahamas. Tropical Storm Bonnie made landfall in South Carolina as a tropical depression over the weekend.
Colin will be the next named storm and the first to take place after the season's official start. That is, if there is another named storm. I always hold out hope for an uneventful season, but plan ahead for one anyway — you know: Hope for the best but expect the worst.
I keep a few supplies handy throughout the year in case of tornado or random power outages, but now is the time to stock up on fresh supplies for the hurricane season.
After Hurricane Katrina, I make sure to have enough food and water to last a week. (And don't forget a manual can opener in case the power is out.) A first-aid kit is a must, as are extra batteries for flashlights, weather radios and portable TVs or radios. Battery- or solar-powered cellphone chargers also have become necessities.
Rain boots, heavy-duty work gloves, goggles and dust masks are good to keep on hand, too, along with tarps and tape in case impromptu shelter is needed. I also keep a sleeping bag, pillow and extra clothes and shoes in my car.
Tools — especially a hammer, wrench and crowbar — can come in handy, so keep them in an easily accessible place.
Wet wipes, hand sanitizer, paper towels and personal care items including medication (both prescription and non-prescription) are kept in a plastic tub in the closet.
It's also important to keep personal documents in a waterproof container. I also take photos of them and email them to a friend who doesn't live in the area as added protection. Keep some cash on hand, too.
Last, but not least, make sure you and your family have a plan. Assign tasks to various members and go over the before, during and after storm routines so everyone knows what to do. Have a contact person who lives outside the area that everyone can check in with if family members get separated.
Be safe, and here's hoping for a quiet and uneventful hurricane season.
FestivalSouth
FestivalSouth kicks off this week with plenty of events of all kinds to attend. I plan to attend plenty of them, so I'm hoping to see some of you out and about this year.In addition to music and art events, there are film screenings, lectures, craft beer, children's activities and more.
You can find the schedule for Festival South events at www.festivalsouth.org. Don't forget to say hello if you see me out and about.
Also, for anyone interested in photography, we will be offering our June photo walk at a FestivalSouth event.
If you want to join us, meet our photographer Susan Broadbridge at the University of Southern Mississippi's Theatre and Dance Building, Studio 115, at Pearl Street and Ross Boulevard before 4:30 p.m. Monday.
The walk will feature a dance theme this month.
If you'd like to go or need more information, contact Susan at sbroadbrid@hattiesburgamerican.com.
Ribbon cuttings
Area Development Partnership member Kelly Services will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its new office at 123 S. 27th Ave. in Hattiesburg from 4-5 p.m. Thursday with special guests Greybird Media.There will be live music, refreshments, raffles, media demonstrations and more.
There will be a ribbon cutting for the State Medical Needs Shelter at 1:30 p.m. today at 1640 Coy Ave. in Wiggins.
Lici Beveridge is the engagement editor and audience analyst for the Hattiesburg American. Reach her at lbeveridge@hattiesburgamerican.com or (601) 584-3104.
2016 Atlantic storm names
AlexBonnie
Colin
Danielle
Earl
Fiona
Gaston
Hermine
Ian
Julia
Karl
Lisa
Matthew
Nicole
Otto
Paula
Richard
Shary
Tobias
Virginie
Walter
Source: National Hurricane Center
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