The former Invest 99 aka Tropical Depression 2 seems to be fizzling out. Meanwhile, off the coast of Africal, Invest 90 is gaining strength and heading straight towards the Caribbean, according to a number of computer models.
We'll be stocking up on canned goods and bottled water this weekend.
Now is the time to think about what you'll do in the aftermath of a disaster, and
Popular Mechanics offers a great guide online.
Survive Anything: Your Ultimate Guide to Disaster offers a number of great articles such as
- "5 Steps to Get Ready for Disaster"
- "22 Steps to Save Yourself When Natural Disaster Hits"
- "4 Steps to Power Your Home When the Grid Fails"
If you live on the coast, it's a great time to print a emergency kit checklist, like the one found on the American Red Cross website (see links, right) and have it handy when you go to the grocery store and hardware store so you don't forget anything important.
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