"Teddy" is a Serious Storm Not a Toy Bear
Nova Scotians should be bracing for a massive storm expected to hit our shores on Tuesday. “Teddy”, whether a hurricane or a tropical storm, will likely pack winds from 120 to 150 km per hour.
Given our experience last September with hurricane Dorian, which caused massive power outages and widespread destruction across the province, Teddy may be worse. It is bigger and slow moving which means it may cover the entire province and last even longer.
Currently a category three hurricane with winds early Saturday morning sustained at 200 km/h, Teddy is chugging up the Atlantic and heading directly for Nova Scotia. While officials suggest the colder waters of the ocean may lessen the storm’s status, it will still be a significant force and emergency officials are urging residents to prepare.
The Emergency Management Office (EMO) is reminding Nova Scotians to take steps to help minimize risk of property and personal damage, whether a hurricane or tropical storm.
EMO Minister Chuck Porter says, “Being prepared is the best thing we can do for ourselves and our neighbours and everyone needs to do their part.”
Strong winds, heavy rains, storm and power surges can cause significant damage.
The basic checklist includes:
- enough food and water for 72 hours
- monitor local media (Six Rivers News will offer live updates at www.sixrivers.ca and on radio at https://fastcast4u.com/player/sixrivers/)
- secure gates, doors, and windows
- secure yard furniture, trash cans, hanging plants, and anything that can be picked up by wind
- check battery operated devises
- fill vehicles with gas and park away from trees
- keep pets inside
- move any type of watercraft to high ground
- do not leave candles unattended
- check on neighbours
For information visit https://novascotia.ca/alerts. Report power outages to Nova Scotia Power at 1-877-428-6004.
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