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Tips and tricks for preparedness during hurricane season BY RILEY KATZ rkatz@lsureveille.com
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With hurricane season fresh on the minds of Baton Rouge residents, some might be questioning the best way to go about putting together their supplies in the event a storm comes their way. In order to fend off fear of an incoming storm and ease some stress if one were to make landfall, The Daily Reveille has assembled a survival guide filled with items and preparation tips to evade or ride out the storms.
IF YOU LEAVE: Never pack up and leave without having an idea of where the destination is. If you have a dog or a cat, make sure you find a pet-friendly hotel. Ken Graham, the regional National Weather Service meteorologist in charge, suggests that the best place to stay is usually with family. You need to have your medicines and prescriptions ready to take with you on the road. Also do not forget about those important documents. When packing up, make sure to only pack what is necessary. Make sure you have adequate clothing that will last as long, if not longer, than you think you will be away. spare
IF YOU STAY: Make sure to get canned foods and other non-perishable items such as protein bars or meal-replacement bars. Louisiana state climatologist and geography and anthropology professor Barry Keim recommends using non-electric tools around your house to your advantage if you decide to stay. Refill all medications and make sure all important paperwork, such as birth certificates and social security cards are safely packed in a waterproof container or bag. Use a car charger to power
your phone if needed. Keim said that having a radio is crucial. When the power goes out, television is out of the question. The only source of information at that time is a radio. The most important method of preparation is to circle your perimeter to inspect trees. If you see a tree that is questionable or potentially shallowly rooted, make sure that you avoid the section of your house that the tree is closest to.
WHEN TO LEAVE: Keim said the events of Hurricanes Andrew and Gustav proves that storms can significantly hurt Baton Rouge. Start stocking up on some water and canned food right now. Get
batteries for the radio. The last thing to do is wait until a storm is approaching to raid a store for goods. If a storm is developing in the gulf, take all of your vehicles to the nearest gas station to top off the tanks. If a storm is still five or so days away from landfall, you might want to get out early to make sure you get to your destination before everyone else tries to get out. “Every storm is unique. That’s the hardest problem,” Keim said. The smartest course of action is to heed the warnings of local news outlets to know how and when to leave.
Volume 119 · No. 140 ADMINISTRATION
Bell sole nominee for UA president
BY EMILY BRAUNER ebrauner@lsureveille.com Yesterday, current University executive vice president and provost Stuart Bell became the sole, official nomination for the position of president at the University of Alabama. Bell was recommended by Robert Witt, the president of BELL the University of Alabama from 2003 until he was appointed as chancellor of the University of Alabama System in 2012. Since his appointment as the University’s provost in 2012, Bell has been involved in multiple changes on campus. “From a facility standpoint, there has been so much that the University has been able to accomplish,” Bell said, “opening up the bookstore, opening up the Geaux Center, the new annex for the chemistry building, breaking ground on the new engineering facility, opening up the new business complex.” If appointed as president of UA, Bell will succeed current president Judy Bonner. Bonner was appointed as the 28th president of UA after serving as vice president and provost since 2003. At the Board of Trustees meeting on June 18, the 24 members will decide on whether to elect Bell as the 29th president. If appointed, it’ll be a tough transition for Bell to leave Louisiana. “We’ve got great friends here and have alumni and faculty and staff and students that are pretty special to us. We’re excited about the opportunity, but it’s bittersweet for us. We have really loved it here.” But the people aren’t the only part of Louisiana Bell will miss. “The people, and then right behind that is the food.”