Port A no place to be in a storm
A barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico is no place to be when a hurricane threatens, and since that is where Port Aransas is located, it is highly advisable to heed voluntary and especially mandatory evacuation orders. Port Aransas/Mustang Island, North Padre Island and Corpus Christi are the first locations in Nueces County to be evacuated ahead of an […]
Insurance tips
Before the Storm • New and existing policies will not be written or modified when a storm nears the Gulf of Mexico. • Make sure you fully understand what perils are covered and excluded in your policy. • Make sure your coverage is adequate to replace your home and contents in today’s dollar. • Determine whether your policy covers additional […]
Now is time to prepare
Several steps should be taken before the hurricane season: • Learn safe routes inland. • Learn location of official shelters outside of Port Aransas. There are no shelters provided in Port Aransas. • Review needs and working condition of emergency equipment, such as flashlights, battery-powered radios, etc. • Ensure that enough nonperishable food and water supplies are on hand. • […]
Season opens June 1; predictions above normal
The National Hurricane Center, the National Weather Service and the World Meteorological Organization decided that the start of the hurricane season would remain as June 1 for the 2021 season after considering moving it to May 15 due to multiple seasons in the past that have had systems form before the official start of the season. The season ends Nov. […]
What to take to a shelter
What to bring to a shelter • First-aid kit• Medicine• Baby food and diapers• Cards, games, books, etc.• Toiletries• Battery-powered radio • Flashlight (one per person)• Extra batteries• Blankets or sleeping bags• Identification• Valuable papers (insurance)• Cash
Terms to know
TROPICAL STORM WATCH Tropical storm conditions are possible in the specified area of the watch within 48 hours. TROPICAL STORM WARNING Tropical storm conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning within 36 hours. HURRICANE WATCH Hurricane conditions can be possible in the specified area of the watch within 48 hours. During a hurricane watch, prepare to take […]
After the storm . . .
After a hurricane has passed: • Keep a watch on Breaking News Alerts from the South Jetty. Once you’ve signed up to get the alerts at www.portasouthjetty.com, you will receive emails notifying you that breaking news has been posted. • Continue to listen to radio, TV or NOAA Weather Radio. • Wait until an area is declared safe before entering. […]
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The homeowner at this Channel Vista residence made his intentions clear after Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
