. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Hurri- cane hazards come in many forms for residents and visitors in low- lying coastal areas — storm surge, high winds and flooding. North Carolina Sea Grant experts say awareness and planning are the best ways to maximize personal safety and minimize property damage. First, develop a family plan based on vulnerability to hurricane hazards. Keep a written copy handy and share it with family and friends. If a hurricane watch is issued for a coastal area, hurricane conditions are possible within 36 hours. S
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Hurri- cane hazards come in many forms for residents and visitors in low- lying coastal areas — storm surge, high winds and flooding. North Carolina Sea Grant experts say awareness and planning are the best ways to maximize personal safety and minimize property damage. First, develop a family plan based on vulnerability to hurricane hazards. Keep a written copy handy and share it with family and friends. If a hurricane watch is issued for a coastal area, hurricane conditions are possible within 36 hours. Swing into action. Fill the family car gas tank, store outdoor objects such as furniture and garbage cans, tape or board windows, and pack valuable papers such as deeds, wills and insurance documents to take along should evacuation orders be sounded. Create a survival box with a first-aid kit, family members' prescription medications, flashlight and transistor radio, extra batteries, bottled water and water purification tablets, nonperishable foods, one change of clothes and sleeping bags. When a hurricane warning is issued, the storm is imminent. Prepare to evacuate at once. Monitor emergency radio for evacuation instructions and storm updates. Contact family and friends to let them know your plans. Before leaving, shut off power and the main gas valve. The National Hurricane Center has a Web site with detailed hurricane preparedness information. Check it out at For informa- tion about constructing or retrofitting buildings for hurricane resistance, contact Spencer Rogers, Sea Grant coastal erosion and construction specialist, at 910/962-2491, or Cheers' Wise Guy Goes Boating John Ratzenberger — also known as Cliff Clavin in Cheers — has been doing more than occasional commer- cials since Cheers went off the air. Ratzenberger stars in Stop Exotics; Clean Your Boat, an informative yet entertain- ing video about invasive sp
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