Waves are pounding the coast; flooding and power outages expected. The Weather Channel reported that hurricane force winds are expected from the Chesapeake Bay to NY. The Annapolis Business Association announced that the City has closed Annapolis Harbor.
This is from the Annapolis Business Association:
NOTE: The ABA will continue to send updates and information throughout the storm as long as we have power. Please stay safe!
ANNAPOLIS HARBOR CLOSED
The Annapolis Harbormaster has CLOSED the Annapolis Harbor due to the current weather conditions. This comes in the wake of the state and federal government:
Closing the Port of Baltimore
Coast Guard closing the shipping channel
Announcing that ships coming into the Baltimore Harbor must to stop and anchor
For information on all boating related issues, call 410-263-7973.
CITY OF ANNAPOLIS OFFICES CLOSED MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
Because of Hurricane Sandy’s forecasted impact on Annapolis, Mayor Joshua J. Cohen announced that City of Annapolis Government offices will be closed on Monday, October 29, except for essential employees. Essential employees must report on time.
ANNAPOLIS TRANSIT CANCELS BUS SERVICE
Annapolis Transit has canceled all bus service until further notice. Annapolis Transit will provide service to any Annapolis resident choosing to evacuate today to the local shelter. Any City resident needing transportation to the Evacuation Center, located at Annapolis High School, should call the Annapolis Call Center at 410-260-2211.
CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SANDY
Hurricane Sandy’s current track is expected to bring high winds to the region Monday morning through Tuesday evening. A High Wind Warning remains in effect from 8:00 a.m. Monday to 8:00 pm. Tuesday. The timing of the system has wind gusts of more than 45 mph beginning by 8:00 a.m. Monday and wind gusts of 60 to 65 mph continuing on Monday afternoon into Tuesday. The impact is a prolonged and significant 24-to-36 hour-long high wind event. This, coupled with heavy rain from Sandy, could cause significant tree damage. Residents, visitors, and businesses across the region should plan for widespread power outages. Residents in low-lying areas should have an evacuation plan if they decide to leave.
The Annapolis Office of Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management opened its Call Center today at noon. The Center is a phone line for non-emergency inquiries. The number is 410-260-2211.
The Annapolis Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) encourages you to be prepared. One of the best ways to be prepared is to create a Go Kit for Critical Papers. A Go Kit is a waterproof container that can be used to hold and carry important documents and helpful forms. Some of the documents and forms might include:
• A list of all employees, key customers, clients and vendors with contact information
• Insurance policies and agent contact information
• Copies of essential business policies, plans, agreements and contracts
• Backup of electronic data on external drives or offsite
• Inventories of equipment, computers, furniture and stock
• Photographs of business inside and out
• List of restoration vendors for after the storm
Make sure to stay informed by monitoring these two helpful websites:
City of Annapolis – www.annapolis.gov
National Hurricane Center – http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
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