The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Taunton Area Communications Group will be presenting a program about the “Realities of New England’s Hurricanes”.
The program will be held at the Morton Hospital and Medical Center, 55 Washington Street, Taunton, Mass. on MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 7:00 p.m. in the Margaret Stone Conference Room.
The speaker will be Matthew Belk, Hurricane Program Leader from the National Weather Service in Taunton Mass.
This seminar is open to the public at no charge. Everyone is welcome to attend, especially those who are interested in learning about hurricanes as they affect New England.
The program will discuss:
1. How and when hurricanes form, especially those that affect New England.
2. The strengths and damage potential of hurricanes.
3. The “Rules of Thumb” for hurricanes in New England.
4. Safety Rules for people living where hurricanes strike.
It is not necessary to pre-register for this talk. However, if you have any questions about the program, please contact Matthew Belk at 1-508 823-1900 ext. 405 during normal business hours.
Again, the following seminar is planned for Monday August 18, 2008
From 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Morton Hospital, 55 Washington St., Taunton, MA
All are welcome.