Governor Edwards warned just because Zeta won’t be a major hurricane that people shouldn’t be slacking on their hurricane prep.
Edwards said the system is projected to move at a brisk 20 mile per hour pace by the time it hit the shore so we won’t see more than a few inches of rain, but the primary impacts will be due to the wind.
The Governor encouraged residents to visit Get A Game Plan for a to-do checklist of hurricane prep activities.
Edwards says he knows everyone has hurricane fatigue facing down a record-breaking fifth named storm to strike out coast but you still need to have a game plan in place if you live in the southeast.
“No one should be complacent because it is late October and it certainly feels like hurricane season is behind us and we do not typically get them this late but hurricane season is not over,” said Edwards.
Edwards said the winds could be strong enough to knock out power in the southeast. He says nine people lost their lives due to generator related accidents after Hurricane Laura.
“So if you find yourself without power and you are going to run your generator please make sure that you position your generator outside and at least 20 feet from your home,” said Edwards.
The National Guard has pre-positioned 68 high water vehicles, four helicopters, 48 watercraft, eight route clearing teams, and has 1,030 guardsmen ready to respond to Zeta.
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