States along the eastern seaboard are bracing for the impact of hurricane Earl this weekend. Even Canadian provinces may experience the vast rains brought on by the powerful hurricane. There are various possibilities in the size and strength at which the storm could make landfall, but it is important for people living on the eastern seaboard to be prepared for anything. Hurricane Juan in 2003, did extensive damage to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, forcing the regions to take all viable threats seriously. The article states that, “As of Wednesday, water temperature south of Halifax stood at 21 degrees C, two degrees warmer than it was before Hurricane Juan's arrival.” This means that if the water is warmer, its heat energy could sustain the hurricane. If the water is already warmer then the deadly Juan hurricane, Earl could have drastic effects as well. Officials at power companies and the Canadian Red Cross are already preparing for the worst and encouraging their residents to do the same.
I think this article raises a great point, that although the Canadian provinces see less hurricanes, due to colder water temperatures, they still have to be prepared and forewarned unlike in the destruction of hurricane Juan. Hurricane Juan killed eight people and left hundreds of thousands without power, thus although they have fewer hurricanes things can happen that allow the hurricanes to make landfall in the Northeast. Residents of these areas should heed the warnings of the Red Cross and other local authorities and adequately prepare themselves and their homes for the incoming hurricane Earl. When people anticipate the worst and prepare for power outages and bad weather, there is a much less chance of death or injury and perpetual inconvenience. Though Earl has the potential to be worse than hurricane Juan, it sounds like local authorities and agencies are more adequately prepared than they were for the damages in 2003.
Emergency Officials bracing for Hurricane Earl
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