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Red Sky Warning – Irene is Knocking

August 22, 2011 at 9:13 pm Leave a comment

Hurricane Irene has the potential to be a “monster storm” or as the weather people are saying, “A Significant Event”.  Currently, Irene is a category 2 and heading for warmer water. Hunker Down is the word of the day. Evacuation preparations are already being made in Dare and Hyde Counties. A direct hit on the Carolinas is predicted for the weekend.

If possible, all vessels should be removed from the water or relocated to safe harbor.

If this is not possible, you should be making preparations soon to secure your gear. Rising tides and significant winds can wreck havoc to both water and land vessels. Double lines only work if applied properly. Making sure you allow for rising and falling water.

If your boats are brought to land, secure all vessels to a fixed object – chock the wheels. On small vessels, remove plugs and disconnect your batteries so the binge pump does not run constantly during heavy rains.

Take care to remove any curtains or secure them so wind can blow through without damaging them. Secure or remove loose gear to a safe location.

We should expect a major impact regardless of its landfall location.

Be Safe!! Tightlines

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