Hurricane Joaquin Advisory 1 – October 1, 2015 12 O’Clock Noon
Threat – Talbot County residents should continue to monitor the status of Hurricane Joaquin.
Joaquin is a category three hurricane as of 5 a.m. this morning and could potentially be a major
player in our weather for the next several days. At the very least we are expecting a substantial
amount of rain between now and Sunday.
Public Recommendations – All residents should take this opportunity to review general
emergency preparedness, check emergency preparedness kits and standby for potential
impacts of this storm to our area.
Make sure your emergency supply kit includes the following:
Flashlight and Extra Bulbs
Battery operated radio
Battery operated lanterns
Batteries in different sizes
Matches
First aid kit
Duct tape
Rain gear
Clock (Wind-up or battery powered)
Plastic garbage bags
Fire Extinguisher
Scissors
Manual can opener
Clean clothes
Extra blankets
Heavy gloves
House Checklist
Remove outdoor items
Trim dead branches from trees
Board up windows
Fill gas tanks and extra containers
Get extra cash
Move furniture away from windows
Store important documents in waterproof
containers
Extra supply of medicines
Food and Water
Bottled Water (1 gal. per person per day)
Bottled Juice
Two Coolers:
One for drinks/One for food
Canned foods
Manual can opener
Dry pet food
Medical Supplies
Medic-alert tags
Insect repellent sprays
Feminine hygiene items
Sunscreen
Soap
First aid kit
Prescription medicines
Over-the-counter medication
Children’s medicine
Bandages
Adhesive tape
Antiseptic solution
Thermometer
Tweezers
Forecast Remarks – Hurricane Joaquin is forecast to strengthen through the day approaching a
category four storm later today or tomorrow The storm is forecast to turn north over the
weekend approaching the Maryland coast early Monday morning. Just how far off the coast
the storm tracks will have a significant impact on just how serious this storm will be for our
area. Please continue to check back for updates on timing and possible winds and precipitation
amounts.
Regional Coordination - The first meeting of EOC was held today at 10 a.m. It included a
conference call with the National Weather Service and the Maryland Emergency Management
Agency as well as updates from the important players in EOC operations. The next meeting will
be held tomorrow morning at 10 a.m.
Winds and Tides
Winds
Tonight
Friday
Friday Night
Saturday
Sat. Night
Sunday
Sunday Night
High Tides
Cambridge
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
NE 20 knots
NE 15 – 20 knots
NE 20 – 25 knots
NE 25 knots
NE 20 – 25 knots
NE 20-25 knots
NE 25-35
8:32 p.m.
8:26 a.m.
9:29 p.m.
9:19 a.m.
10:28 p.m.
10:20 a.m.
11:30 p.m.
Gusts to 30 knots
Gusts to 35 knots
Gusts to 35 knots
Gusts to 35 knots
Gusts to 35
Easton Point
Thursday
7:34 p.m.
Friday
7:37 a.m.
8:30 p.m.
Saturday
8:33 a.m.
9:28 p.m.
Sunday
9:32 a.m.
10:30 p.m.
Communications – Current – Primary updates to key personnel by email and EOC Briefings.
General preparedness information is available to the public at www.talbotdes.org and
www.facebook.com/talbotdes.
The next briefing or advisory will be issued this afternoon once the 5 p.m. forecast from the
National Hurricane Center is available.