While Baron Weather’s A Decision-Maker’s Guide for Your Hurricane Plan is geared toward emergency preparedness professionals, it is an explainer worth reading especially if you are new to this part of the state or country. Their frame is using emotional and physical energy wisely; this means understanding what information is available when as well as the best time to make decisions. This goes for the public and professionals alike.
Hurricane predictions naturally change over time. The greater the number of days from the projected event, the greater the inaccuracy. As the article states, “‘It would be haphazard to start moving resources or making solidified plans, you know 6 or 7 days out,’ says William Porter, Deputy Director of Operations Support.”
No matter what the timeline for hurricanes or other weather-related emergencies/disasters, the must-do in all cases is to plan ahead. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has resources for individuals and families to make plans, create kits, and more.
