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Thursday, September 7-September 13, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 15 SAT sept 9 th 2 0 2 3 All are welcome to join us on this lovely section of the First Broad river that Sarah Spencer held dear to her heart. While paddling the shallow, shaded, cool waters that fl ow between rock cliffs and rhododendron, Sarah would always stop to pick up any litter along the way. Sarah, Beejay, Billy, and Davey died tragically in 2016 in a car accident. This event is in remembrance and honor of these friends and their love for our river. Meet up to clean up behind Double Shoals Mill 199 Old Mill Rd., Shelby, NC 28150 at 10:00 am. We will drop our boats there beside the river and take vehicles down to Zion Church Rd., then catch a shuttle back to the mill to begin. The rain date for this event will be October 30, 2023. Please bring your boat, paddle, lifejacket, water, lunch, sunscreen, gloves, sturdy water shoes or sneakers (no fl ip-fl ops), and a dry change of clothes - Also bring a chair for dinner. Contact: David Caldwell, Broad Riverkeeper • david@mountaintrue.org • 704-284-9002 Contact: David Caldwell, Broad Riverkeeper • david@mountaintrue.org • 704-284-9002 Tickets $20 Tickets available at: Biz Hub • 407 N Lafayette St • Shelby, NC online at: mountaintrue.org L I V E M U S I C 'til 9:00pm • STEVE SPENCER • • RED CRAYON • BBQ Chicken & Ribs Dinner with all the trimmings by local favorite DOUG FORTENBERRY 5:30 »til 7:00 Thank you to our generous sponsors... Thank you to our generous sponsors... Kids under 8 & All Volunteers Eat Free @ D O U B L E S H O A L S FIRST MEDIA, INC FIRST MEDIA, INC "Creating Business For People" ® c owo r k i n g s p a c e • S h e l by, N C Shelby, NC Shelby, NC J. Morgan Company J. Morgan Company Jodi & Joe Morgan Jodi & Joe Morgan Shelby, NC Shelby, NC Michael & Patsy Cheng Michael & Patsy Cheng Shelby, NC Shelby, NC Thanks Thanks Judy Spencer Judy Spencer Love ya! Love ya! 8th Annual 8th Annual Sarah Sweep Sarah Sweep Float & Clean-Up on the First Broad River Float & Clean-Up on the First Broad River Volunteers sign up at Volunteers sign up at MountainTrue.org MountainTrue.org today! today! CIRCULATION C O U N C I L VERIFICATION Audited by Circulation Verification Council Display Advertising ads@cfmedia.info Advertising Consultants: Greg Ledford greg@cfmedia.info Scott Helms scott@shelbyinfo.com Mayra Littman mayra@cfmedia.info Editorial & Announcements: News@Shelbyinfo.com Events@Shelbyinfo.com Obits@Shelbyinfo.com Office/Classified Ad Manager: Gail Evans classifieds@cfmedia.info Shelby Shopper & Info's publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinformation herein contained. 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Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150 Phone 704-484-1047 • Fax 704-484-1067 Visit us online at: www.shelbyinfo.com Creative Designers: Carolyn Henwood, Lorri Bridges, Jan Cook, Jan Whisnant advertising@shelbyinfo.com Association of Community Publishers Prepare now for storms and tornados September is National Pre- paredness Month, and the theme for 2023 is "Take Control in 1, 2, 3," according to NC State Ex- tension. Tornadoes are violent windstorms characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud. These naturally occurring phe- nomena can form as spin-offs of a hurricane or accompany a thun- derstorm. While many tornadoes never touch ground or do not af- fect populated areas, those that do can cause significant property damage in a short time. Although North Carolina has fewer tornadoes than the Mid- west, residents still face an aver- age of 29 yearly tornadoes. On March 28, 1984, tornadoes killed 42 North Carolinians and injured 801. On November 28, 1988, a deadly tornado killed four and in- jured 154, leaving 982 homeless. This storm stayed on the ground for 83 miles on a path from Ra- leigh to Northampton County. More recently, in 2011, during the three-day period from April 14-16, more than 177 tornadoes erupted across the country. Thirty were confirmed in North Carolina, leaving 22 dead in their wake. In 2014, the National Weather Service issued 81 tornado warn- ings for North Carolina and re- corded 36 tornadoes that killed one and injured 34 people. The tornadoes caused more than $22 million in damages in North Carolina. North Carolina had 41 reported tornados in 2018. Tornado Watch and Warning: What They Mean • A Tornado Watch indicates that weather conditions favor the development of storms, which may produce tornadoes in your area. A watch does not mean that a tornado has been sighted. The watch may last up to 8 hours. You should be prepared for a possible tornado. You don't need to move to a shelter, but keep a radio or TV, be alert for threaten- ing weather conditions, and have a safe shelter prepared and ac- cessible. If you live in a mobile home, you should stay updated on current weather conditions and be prepared to move to a sturdier shelter at a moment's notice if storms approach your area. Find a friend or family member living in a sturdy home to spend the night with if the watch extends over- night. • A Tornado Warning means a local weather bureau office issued a warning when a tornado funnel has been sighted or indicated by Doppler radar. The warning cov- ers a short period of time and specific areas. The warning will in- dicate where the tornado was de- tected and the area through which it is expected to move. If you are in the expected path of the storm, take shelter immediately. How to Spot a Tornado Tornadoes are most common between March and June in North Carolina, although they may occur any time of the year. Hurricanes may also spawn tornadoes. It's important to learn to recognize weather signs. Tornado weather is usually hot, humid, and op- pressive, with southerly winds. An hour or two before the storm, the clouds may have a greenish- black color and seem to bulge down instead of up. Rapidly mov- ing lower clouds may shoot with lace-like lightning. The tornado is a rotating funnel-shaped cloud extending down from the base of a thundercloud. It is usually gray or black. In North Carolina, torna- dos are often invisible and may be obscured by the storm. A nearby tornado usually sounds like a jet plane or freight train roar. Torna- does usually move from southwest to northeast. They may form as a series of two or more, with a large primary tornado followed by one or more secondary or lesser storms. Heavy rain and hail may add to the damage of the tornado itself. Some tornado funnels never touch the ground. Some touch down, rise again and touch down in another place. Where to Go During a Tornado Knowing what to do during a tornado may mean the difference between life and death. If you hear a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately. Stay away from win- dows. • In office buildings: Go to an interior hallway on a lower floor, preferably in the basement, or des- ignated shelter area. • In factories: Go to the section of the plant offering the greatest protection. Someone should be responsible for disconnecting fuel lines and electric circuits. Keep a lookout posted. • In homes: Get to the lowest level of your home in an interior room as far away from exterior walls and windows as possible. If you have no basement, choose an inside wall away from windows and sit flat against it. Central halls, bathrooms, and closets are good choices. Get under heavy furni- ture, if possible, to protect yourself from flying glass and debris. Stay away from windows. Keep tuned to a battery-powered radio for the latest weather information. Always wear shoes and protect your head. • In mobile homes: Go to the nearest community shelter or other sturdy building before the storm. Mobile homes are especially dan- gerous during high winds and may be overturned. If you cannot get to a shelter or sturdy building, lie flat in the nearest ditch, ravine, or cul- vert and cover your head with your hands. • In schools: Go to an interior hallway on the lowest floor. Avoid gymnasiums and buildings with large, free-span roofs. • In shopping centers: Go to a designated shelter area. • In a car: Vehicles are very dangerous during a tornado. Seek shelter in a sturdy building if time allows. If you are caught in your vehicle, stay in the car with your seatbelt on. Duck below the win- dows and cover your head with your hands, a coat or a blanket. If you are on an elevated roadway and can get noticeably lower, you may leave your vehicle and lie flat in that area. Do NOT seek shelter under a bridge. • Outdoors or open areas: Seek shelter on a sturdy build- ing. If you cannot find shelter, lie flat and face-down in a low-lying area. Cover your head with your arms. Stay away from trees and other objects that may be blown over you. Tornado Survival Rules Do not go outside to look for the tornado. Go to a below-ground lo- cation, if possible. If not, stay on the lowest level of your house. A storm cellar, root cellar, center laundry room, bathroom with no exterior walls, or a center hall- way in your house are possible choices. Stay away from windows. Do not run out into the street or turn into the tornado's path. Wear shoes when you take cover. Make sure you have something to cover up with. Pillows, rugs, blankets, sleeping bags, or a mat- tress could help to protect you from falling/flying debris. Above all, protect your head, neck, and upper body. Wear a helmet (bicy- cle, football, baseball, motorcycle, hard hat, etc.) if you have one. Listen to instructions on a bat- tery-powered radio. Beware of possible dangers: • Flying objects • Falling trees • Breaking windows • Collapsing buildings