Tropical Storm Erin Headed For Texas Coast

Batten down the hatches, after a slow start it looks like the Atlantic hurricane season is getting cranked up in a big way. Tropical Storm Erin is headed for the Texas Gulf Coast and Tropical Storm Dean, soon to be Hurricane Dean is headed into the Gulf of Mexico as well. Out in the Pacific Hurricane Flossie, now a tropical storm grazed the big island of Hawaii.

Looks like lots of activity coming up for the coastal states of the country, and according to reports, places hard hit by Katrina, like New Orleans are not ready. The levees are barely back to pre-Katrina strength and so far little rebuilding has been done elsewhere. I have to wonder how the Gulf Coast could survive another blow so soon on the heels of Katrina and Rita?

Right now the best option is preparedness for the possibilities, knowing evacuation plans, etc. Additionally, I proposed a faith-based initiative, prayer. That is about all we can do right now since the Bush administration has turned its back on the rebuilding efforts. Check the latest issue of National Geographic and see the dismal progress for yourself.

My travel plans include a couple of trips to Florida this summer and fall and I am watching the weather closely. I experienced a hurricane in Florida once while on a business trip. It was a very mild one, but I don’t want to do that again, especially if it’s going to be big! Stay up on the current conditions and forcasts through the National Hurricane Center’s web site.