Emergency Services: Hurricanes

Hurricanes

The 2006 hurricane season may produce up to 17 names storms, 9 hurricanes and 5 intense hurricanes, according to hurricane experts. The probability for at least one major category 3, 4 or 5 hurricane landfalls on the East Coast is 64%, 33 points over the average for the last century.

Many people believe that a major hurricane cannot affect them or that there is nothing they can do to protect themselves. But, it could happen to you, and there are simple, low cost steps families and businesses can take to get ready.

Your local Emergency Manager can assist you with creating your disaster plan and answer your questions about disaster preparedness in your area.

Feel free to call the Nelson County Department of Emergency Services at 434-263-7045 to assist with any questions you may have on disaster preparedness. You can also email your questions to ruttaro@nelsoncounty.org