Hurricane Ian - Lake Lure Emergency Preparedness Update 9/30/22
Please read the following hurricane Ian forecast. Make sure you are prepared for heavy rain, wind, and a possible power outage. The following are some reminders before the storm arrives.
1) Ensure you have flashlights with extra batteries readily available.
2) Make sure phones, computers, and all electronics are fully charged.
3) Ensure you have a supply of your medications are available.
4) Mechanism for keeping medications cool if needed (Ice Chest)
5) Drinking Water
6) Food and water for pets.
7) Secure personal property and plants as high winders are expected.
8) Be cautious of where you park vehicles so they are not near overhead hazards.
9) Do not drive near or over downed power lines and report these to the utility company.
10) Be cautious near rivers, streams or other bodies of water that could quickly rise.
For all emergencies call 9-1-1
Hurricane Ian Update:
This forecast covers the western Carolinas and NE Georgia
**STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED TO IMPACT PARTS OF THE PIEDMONT OF THE CAROLINAS FROM EARLY THIS MORNING ONWARD
** NEW INFORMATION
** CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Cabarrus, Catawba, Chester, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Union NC, and York
* STORM INFORMATION: - About 320 miles south-southeast of Charlotte NC or about 340 miles south-southeast of Greenville/Spartanburg SC - 30.8N 79.1W - Storm Intensity 85 mph - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 9 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW: Hurricane Ian, a category 1 storm, will make landfall again on the South Carolina coast this afternoon. It will track north northwest across the Carolinas, weakening to a tropical storm tonight, eventually moving north into Virginia on Saturday. Strong and gusty winds will be widespread around the region throughout the day, but peaking this afternoon. Heavy rainfall is expected mainly this afternoon and evening, and may cause localized flash flooding. The flood threat will primarily affect the North Carolina Piedmont, northern North Carolina mountains, and eastern Upstate.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
* WIND: Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across I-77 corridor and ridgetops in the Carolina mountains. Potential impacts in this area include: - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles.
- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable.
- Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the remainder of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia.
* FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across the western Carolinas east of I-26 as well as the mountains of western North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Potential impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter. Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don`t drown! Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
