It appeared Thursday evening the recently formed Tropical Storm Harvey was on its way to the Southeastern Caribbean. That’s good news for the local area, although, of course, one sympathises with the islands in its path.
It’s certainly no reason for people here to let their guard down either. After all, there are still two other disturbances headed towards the Caribbean and it’s too early to tell what kind of impact they might make.
Not only that, but the height of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has arrived and more weather systems coming from the African West coast can be expected. Considering that Harvey is this year’s eighth named storm, one would have to say things got off to a pretty busy start.
Persons who did not yet make any preparations had better do so quickly. Once these systems follow each other in such close proximity there may be little time left in case of a serious threat.
When it gets to that point, wood to board up doors and windows, but also emergency supplies, could quickly run out. In addition, roads are likely to become congested ahead of inclement weather and make it even harder to get much done.
Authorities continue to regularly remind the public for several months now of the need to get ready. If something happens to those who fail to do so due to their own negligence, they will have only themselves to blame.
