OCEAN CITY PREPARES FOR TROPICAL STORM HANNA

Ocean City officials met today to discuss preparations for dealing with Tropical Storm Hanna. The storm is expected to make landfall on the North Carolina shoreline early Saturday morning. Emergency Management personnel anticipate the effects of Hanna to arrive in the Ocean City area late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Forecasters believe Ocean City may see sustained winds of 30-50 mph.

The Town will experience heavy seas and rip currents. It is anticipated that we will receive no more than 3-5 inches of rain. The storm surge is predicted to be 2-3 feet above normal in the ocean, and 1-2 feet above normal in the bay.

Residents and visitors are asked at this point to begin preparing for the storm’s arrival by securing loose objects such as trash cans, lawn furniture, etc. Contractors are urged to secure construction sites and protect items that may be affected by high winds.

Ocean City is not currently under any tropical storm watch or warning. By the time Hanna reaches Ocean City, it will be a fast moving storm. It is anticipated that Hanna will be completely clear of Ocean City by early Sunday morning.

410-723-6602 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
410-723-6666 RECORDED INFORMATION LINE
410-723-6962 FAX

Storm and event updates will be posted on the Town’s websites, http://www.town.ocean-city.md.us
www.town.ocean-city.md.us and http://www.ocmdemergency.com
www.ocmdemergency.com, as well as the above phone numbers.