This publication from Sun Newspapers features Hurricane Preparation
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Page 29 Here are some of the terms most commonly used by the National Weather Service when referring to tropical storms and hurricanes: Tropical disturbance: A moving area of thunderstorms in the tropics with a poorly organized rotary circulation. Tropical depression: An area of low pressure, organized rotary circulation of clouds and winds up to 38 mph. Tropical storm: Well-organized counterclockwise circu- lation of clouds and winds from 39-73 mph. The storm is assigned a name. Tropical storm watch: The possibility of winds be- tween 39-73 mph affecting the area within 48 hours. Tropical storm warning: The likelihood of winds from 39-73 mph affecting the area within 24 hours. Hurricane: When a tropical storm reaches winds of 74 mph or more it is classified a hurricane. Hurricane watch: A hurricane may threaten your area within 48 hours. Hurricane warning: A hurricane is expected to strike your area within 24 hours. Get to know tropical storm terms What happens to family members in an assisted living facility? TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Here are some questions to ask if you have a family member who resides in an assisted living facility or nursing home in an area where a storm may hit. 1. Does the facility have a currently approved Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan? (If yes, ask to see a copy of the approval letter. If no, ask why, as it is required.) 2. Do you maintain a minimum 72-hour supply of food, water, medications, etc. for each resident? 3. Do you have an emergency generator? (If yes, to what does it supply power during a blackout?) 4. Can my family member be released to me for the purpose of evacuation? 5 If my family member evacuates with me, who do I contact to determine when the facility is open and operating? 6. Under what circumstances would my family member be evacuated by the facility? 7. Who will notify me of the impending evacuation of my family member? 8. Whom should I call to receive current information on my family member? 9. What facilities might my family member be evacuated to? Where are they located? 10. Who will notify me that my family member is return- ing to this facility? TNS PHOTO Families often are concerned about relatives residing in assisted living facili- ties and nursing homes during hurricane season. FILE PHOTO Flooding along Marion Avenue in Downtown Punta Gorda, as a result of Tropical Storm Eta in 2020.