Increasing ocean temperatures are contributing to the intensification of hurricane season. At the same time as the director of the National Weather Service described the current season as “already above-average,” the director of Macon-Bibb Emergency Management, Spencer Hawkins, is recommending preparation in advance of any potential implications that incoming storms could have on the neighborhood of Middle Georgia.
In the upcoming hurricane season, there is going to be a lot of activity. While speaking with WGXA, Hawkins mentioned that the director of the National Weather Service used the word “supercharged.” The fact that it was the first hurricane to reach category four is demonstrated by Beryl.
Because it is not something that happens very frequently, we need to be prepared for it to hit category five. We are observing warmer seas in the Atlantic and Gulf as a result of climate change, which is the cause of this phenomenon. Not only is it a problem in North Carolina, but it is also a problem in Florida.
Storms also affect how we live. On our end, we must also be well-prepared. Given that it only takes one to affect us, we must be prepared as per WGXA.
Middle Georgians can become ready for an emergency by ensuring that they have at least three days’ worth of non-perishable food on hand, ensuring that they have flashlights and batteries on hand, and ensuring that they have at least three gallons of water per person daily. The requirements of water and food must also be taken into consideration, according to Hawkins, for those who own pets.