Hurricane Ida: here she comes!
Hurricane Ida is fiercely making her way through the Caribbean and is headed towards the Gulf Coast. The state of Louisiana has already declared a state of emergency as Ida is expected to make landfall within the next 36 hours. Although strong winds are not expected, up to 6 inches of rain may be seen. The Governor’s office has published tips about creating a hurricane “Game Plan”.
Flash flood warnings have already been issued in Georgia for the Atlanta and northern-areas of the state as rainfall is expected to reach up to 4 inches.
Mississippi officials are also warning their residents about potential flooding and storms surges in anticipation of Hurricane Ida. Residents of Mississippi are urged to visit the MSEMA website for the latest in the state’s hurricane news.
Weather officials also warn that Ida could turn into a powerful Nor’easter storm in the north eastern states of the U.S.
The National Hurricane Center has posted advisories about Hurricane Ida along with up-to-date maps about the storm’s path to the United States.
Click here to find tips about how to prepare for a hurricane in one’s home.
Business owners: learn about what you should do after the storm.
Tags: Hurricane Ida, hurricane preparedness, hurricane recovery
