Oh, Yay. Wind.

#Florence is a hurricane again & is heading W at 6 mph. It is forecast to become a major hurricane again as it moves toward the Carolina Coastline. Any impacts for #Charlottesville would be felt Friday & beyond. Certainly looking like a HUGE rainmaker for us along w/ gusty wind. pic.twitter.com/vq3w7u9e5A

— David Reese (@WXReese) September 9, 2018

There’s a great discussion on Twitter about this storm.

I've restocked laterns, batteries, and water, considering how easily the power goes out around #Crozet. Be ready, people! #florence https://t.co/CZKzsKhFeM

— Beth Cobb (@hoonurse) September 9, 2018

Might as well get prepared, folks.

• Pretty good emergency supply list at Wirecutter.
• Good comment on Charlottesville Reddit
• Charlottesville media Twitter list
  • We have great local meteorologists on Twitter. Find and follow in the above list
• Governor Northam has declared a state of emergency
• National Hurricane Center’s preparedness list

  • Supplies Kit

    Put together a basic disaster supplies kit and consider storage locations for different situations. Help community members do the same.

    Emergency Plans

    Develop and document plans for your specific risks.

    • Protect yourself and family with a Family Emergency Plan
    • Be sure to plan for locations away from home
    • Pet owners should have plans to care for their animals. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention offer information on animal health impacts in evacuation shelters.

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A few thoughts about RealCrozetVA twitter during storms

• I feel so close to my #Crozet community on twitter…mostly during storms and power outages.
• Reminder – When Storms Come, Follow RealCrozetVA
  • Just a reminder … when bad weather comes, the community that’s built around the @RealCrozetVA feed on Twitter has proven to be a pretty good resource for helping others and learning about what’s happening in Crozet.Simple – go to Twitter. Create an account. Follow @RealCrozetVA. Best practice: install a twitter app on your phone (when the power goes out, this comes in handy).For a simple explanation of Twitter, this video is awfully useful.
• Storm’s Coming – Are you Prepared?