Sandbag distribution locations were opened today in response to Hurricane Irma for unincorporated parts of Pinellas County. These locations are being inundated with people looking for sandbags to protect their homes from flood and rainwater. Currently, the wait for sandbags is 2 hours. There’s a lot of sand according to the park ranger directing traffic, but if your in a low lying area it might be worth the wait, because the sand could run out like it did today in Clearwater. Sandbags will help with Continue reading Hurricane Irma: Sandbags in Pinellas County
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Hurricane Irma GFS Forecast Track: Florida In The Path of Destruction
Major Hurricane Irma is currently a category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 120 mph, with even higher gusts according to NOAA. Irma is expected to maintain its intensity for the next 5 days, if not strengthen. The ocean’s heat increases along its path, mid-level moisture is abundant, and verticle shear is low. 5 days out, as Irma approaches Florida it’s still expected to be a category 3, a very big storm.
Also, check this out: Part 2 of Hurricane Irma (Wednesday) and preparing for the storm.
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Hurricane Harvey Disaster Response
Texas has been pummeled by Hurricane Harvey with winds well in excess of category three strength. Today, Harvey continues to dump rain over Texas while many federal and local response teams operate 24/7 to reach people stranded in flooded areas. FEMA deployed 500 Urban Search and Rescue personnel, and another Continue reading Hurricane Harvey Disaster Response