Hurricane Sandy – Will this be a “Frankenstorm?”

While it may be late in the season for a storm the size of Hurricane Sandy, we should always make sure we are prepared for any type of storm or disaster.  As of this morning, the two computer models show that the Northern Virginia area will be impacted in one way or another.  If the storm hits closer to the Chesapeake Bay, our area will get heavy rain and high winds.  If it hits further up the coast closer to NY, we will still get some rain but the winds will not be as high.  Either way, you should prepare for power outages and possible flooding.  

If you have not done so already, we suggest that you pull out your flashlights and dust them off.  Make sure you have spare batteries as well.  Also make sure that you have bottled water.

You can go to FEMA’s website for more information on Sandy as well as useful preparedness tips.  Also,  you can go to our OEMP website for more tips as well.