Hurricane Irenes path

Flag Carpet and Restoration A Long Island Restoration Contractor has Called in support from  Indy Clean Team from the mid-west. “The calls have been coming in from previous customers worried about Hurricane Irene” Stated one of the owners of Flag.

John from Indy Clean Team stated that they will be leaving tommorrow to stage equipment and resources to help support Flag Carpet and Restoration in helping the long Island citizens after the hurricane.

Indy Clean Team is bringing in extra water and supplies for there employees to use while they are out in the field helping people restore thier homes and businesses.

Check back for more on the ground  disaster response news.

Hurricane Warnings 2011 - Saturday, Aug 27 , 2011

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
HURRICANE IRENE LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON NC
354 PM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011

...HURRICANE IRENE MOVING INTO NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...

.NEW INFORMATION...
THE TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR BLADEN AND COLUMBUS COUNTIES HAS BEEN
CANCELLED. THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN
NORTH CAROLINA HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELLED.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE AND MARINE INTERESTS IN SELECT
LOCATIONS AND COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...
NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA AND ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A HURRICANE WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...
INLAND PENDER...COASTAL PENDER...INLAND NEW HANOVER...COASTAL NEW
HANOVER...INLAND BRUNSWICK AND COASTAL BRUNSWICK.

FOR MARINE INTERESTS...A HURRICANE WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE
WATERS FROM LITTLE RIVER INLET NORTH.

PLEASE CHECK THE LATEST PUBLIC AND MARINE FORECASTS FOR DETAILED
INFORMATION ABOUT ADDITIONAL HAZARDS.

.STORM INFORMATION...
AT 2 PM EDT...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IRENE WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 35.5N...LONGITUDE 76.3W. THIS WAS ABOUT 120 MILES
NORTHEAST OF WILMINGTON NC. STORM MOTION WAS NNE OR 15 DEGREES AT
13 MPH. STORM INTENSITY WAS 85 MPH.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
HURRICANE IRENE IS CURRENTLY MOVING NORTH ACROSS THE NORTHERN
OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA. HEAVY RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS WILL
GRADUALLY DIMINISH THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

ALTHOUGH HURRICANE IRENE IS MOVING AWAY FROM THE AREA...STRONG
WIND GUSTS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. ALSO...THERE ARE
REPORTS OF DOWNED TREES...BRANCHES... AND POWER LINES ACROSS THE
AREA. ALSO...SIGNIFICANT PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS WILL MAKE
DRIVING DANGEROUS. RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION WHEN GOING
OUTDOORS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

&&

.NEXT UPDATE...
THE NEXT LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE IN WILMINGTON BY 6 PM EDT.

NCZ105>109-280200-
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INLAND PENDER-COASTAL PENDER-INLAND NEW HANOVER-
COASTAL NEW HANOVER-INLAND BRUNSWICK-
354 PM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011

...HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PROGRESS ENERGY REPORTS APPROXIMATELY 43000 PEOPLE STILL WITHOUT
POWER IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY AND OVER 8000 IN PENDER COUNTY.

&&

...WINDS...
NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON.
GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE...MAINLY ACROSS PENDER
COUNTY.

...COASTAL HAZARDS...
LARGE AND VERY DANGEROUS SURF WILL CONTINUE WITH BREAKING WAVES
OF 4 TO 6 FEET. THE RIP CURRENT RISK WILL ALSO REMAIN HIGH. THESE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST INTO THIS EVENING.

$$

NCZ096-099-272100-
/O.CAN.KILM.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
BLADEN-COLUMBUS-
354 PM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

$$

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SURF CITY TO CAPE FEAR NC OUT 20 NM-
CAPE FEAR NC TO LITTLE RIVER INLET SC OUT 20 NM-
354 PM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011

...HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SMALL CRAFT SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT AND WELL SECURED.

&&

...WINDS AND SEAS...
SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 40 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
EVENING. SEAS WILL RANGE FROM 5 TO 10 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5
FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT.

$$

NCZ110-280200-
/O.CON.KILM.HU.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
COASTAL BRUNSWICK-
354 PM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011

...HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PROGRESS ENERGY REPORTS APPROXIMATELY 7000 PEOPLE REMAINING
WITHOUT POWER IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY.

&&

...WINDS...
NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE
AFTERNOON.

...COASTAL HAZARDS...
DANGEROUS SURF WILL CONTINUE WITH BREAKING WAVES OF 3 TO 4 FEET.
THE RIP CURRENT RISK WILL BE MODERATE. THESE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
WILL PERSIST INTO THIS EVENING.

Those Living Along U.S. Coastline Should Always Be Prepared for Tsunamis

In the wake of Japan’s tsunami disaster, NOAA is urging Americans who live and vacation at the coast to take the threat of tsunamis seriously. With more coastline than any other country in the world and proximity to several major fault lines, the Pacific, Atlantic, Gulf and Caribbean coasts of the United States are vulnerable to tsunamis. NOAA’s National Weather Service, which operates the U.S. tsunami detection and warning system, says that the key to surviving a tsunami is staying informed and moving quickly to higher ground when a tsunami threatens.

In a message issued by the White House this week, President Barack Obama acknowledged that although the danger posed by tsunamis cannot be eliminated, NOAA’s efforts within the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program to work with local communities on hazard assessment, evacuation planning, and educational outreach can help save lives by equipping citizens to effectively respond to emergency situations.

The President also said the heartbreaking loss of life from the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan reflects the catastrophic damage these unexpected disasters can cause.

“As we offer our assistance to those impacted by this tragedy, we also renew our commitment to ensuring preparedness along our shores,” the President said. “Efficient warning systems and awareness in coastal communities are vital to protecting Americans in at-risk areas of the country.”

This week should also serve as a crucial reminder for all Americans to take the time to get prepared now, before disaster strikes.  Anyone can visit www.ready.gov to learn how.

Following the deadly 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Congress provided NOAA with more than $150 million to expand the nation’s tsunami detection and warning capabilities, outreach and education and research, and provided support for a global tsunami warning and education network. As a result of this investment, the nation and world are better prepared for the next tsunami. For example, 83 U.S. coastal communities have earned the National Weather Service TsunamiReady™ designation, up from only 11 in 2004. This program prepares emergency managers to warn citizens during a tsunami emergency.

The National Weather Service operates two tsunami warning centers, in Palmer, Alaska, and Ewa Beach, Hawaii. The centers, staffed 24/7, issue tsunami alerts (watches, warnings, advisories and information statements) as early as two minutes after an earthquake. Upon receipt of tsunami alerts, state and local emergency management agencies determine the appropriate response, including whether to clear the beaches, sound sirens or evacuate people.

Here are some of the tsunami preparedness activities happening this week:

•On March 23, the National Weather Service and many states, including the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will test and practice tsunami response plans. This will be the first Caribbean-wide tsunami exercises. These exercises – ranging from table top exercises to full-scale drills and beach-front evacuations – provide an opportunity for coastal emergency management organizations to test and update emergency response plans for tsunamis. They also provide coastal residents and businesses an opportunity to review and practice tsunami response plans.
•The National Weather Service will host open houses at its Tsunami Warning Centers in Alaska and Hawaii.
•Alaska will host a “quake cottage” in conjunction with the open house there to highlight earthquake and tsunami preparedness.
•Many coastal states will host community tsunami awareness activities.
•NOAA and the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program will release a National Tsunami Media Guidebook and Puerto Rico will issue a media tool-kit for the Commonwealth.
•California will distribute outreach materials to coastal communities.
•Washington’s state-local tsunami workgroup will participate in a table top exercise to test current response and evacuation capabilities as well as short and long-term sheltering protocols.
Warning Signs of a Tsunami
•A strong earthquake, or one that persists for 20 seconds or longer
•The ocean withdraws or rises rapidly
•A loud, roaring sound (like an airplane or a train) coming from the ocean
•Tsunami warnings broadcast over television and radio, by beach lifeguards, community sirens, text message alerts, National Weather Service tsunami warning center Web sites and on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards
What You Should Do if You See These Signs
•Keep calm
•Immediately move to your local tsunami shelter using defined tsunami evacuation routes
•If there are no evacuation routes defined, move to higher ground that is at least 100 feet in elevation, a mile inland, or to the highest floor of a sturdy building and STAY there.
•If you are already in a safe location, STAY there
•Move on foot when possible – do not drive – keep roads clear for emergency vehicles
•Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or news broadcasts for changes in tsunami alerts
•Stay away from the coast and low-lying areas until local officials say it’s safe to return