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Outer Cape readies for Noel
Banner Daily Update Fri. Nov. 2
Banner Staff
Anticipate severe storm conditions generated by hurricane Noel that are expected to begin tomorrow, Saturday, and generate winds around 80 knots and dangerous seas more than 30 feet high.
Though the winds are not expected to last more than a few hours, they could be strong enough to cause localized power outages, or possibly even minor damage to some buildings.
The Banner website will post information as available during the storm as long as the power remains on.
In an effort to inform mariners of the approaching storm, Coast Guard shore units are issuing safety broadcasts via VHF/FM radio. Additionally, HU-25 Falcon jets from Air Station Cape Cod are providing storm information to off-shore mariners today and will continue to provide updates throughout today.
Coastal and off-shore cutters and shore-based search and rescue stations have also augmented their status to an increased readiness. Coast Guard units in New England are pre-staging their crews and equipment and warning off-shore mariners today.
Mariners are encouraged to closely monitor channel 16 VHF/FM for updated storm information. For more marine weather information visit (www.nws.noaa.gov) for updates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Cape Cod and the Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross is urging people to exercise caution during this weekend’s potential coastal storm. Forecast information Thursday evening indicated the likelihood of high winds, particularly on the Lower and Outer Cape and on Nantucket.
Make sure you have fresh batteries for flashlights and a portable radio. In the event of power outages, people should use flashlights — not candles — for lighting, according to the Red Cross. Avoid all downed utility wires, which may be electrified.
Also, if you can, check on elderly neighbors and relatives. Make sure lawn furniture and other outdoor objects are put away.
Nearly everyone will be able to ride out the storm safely at home, says the Red Cross. In the event that the Red Cross is called upon to operate shelters around the region, people should remember some key points:
Monitor local radio stations to find out which shelters are open;
Bring food, bedding (a sleeping bag or inflatable mattress), prescription medications and other necessary supplies for several days.
Don’t bring pets, weapons or valuables.
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters locally by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Local Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. Contributions to the Cape Cod and Islands Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter at 286 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. Tel. (508) 775-1540. 3. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.capecodandislandsredcross.org
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Nov 1st, 2007