Preparations Hurricane Arthur

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high waves on assateague island caused arthur


to assist in storm preparations, 105 north carolina national guard members , 400 state highway patrol officers helped facilitate evacuations , storm preparations along state s coastline. pamlico sound ferry service suspended, , various independence day activities rescheduled. meanwhile, in ocean city, maryland, celebratory fireworks event postponed july 5, , in boston, fourth of july boston pops concert , fireworks display rescheduled july 3. fireworks displays postponed throughout rhode island. national weather service , coast guard officials warned of potential rip currents along east coast resulting arthur. national park service-operated wright brothers national memorial , cape lookout national seashore closed in anticipation of storm. several airlines waived change fees travelers in areas affected arthur. officials @ seymour johnson air force base sent more 54 aircraft dayton, ohio prevent occurrence of potential wind damage. in nantucket, massachusetts, school converted temporary shelter in anticipation of arthur s arrival.


in anticipation of arthur s arrival, nova scotia power prepared , collected resources in case of power outages , other impacts in region. numerous weekend events called off throughout canadian maritimes, including stan rogers folk festival. multiple boat-owners , fisherman took precautions battening down hatches , tying lines wharves keep ships , boats coming loose in storm. environment canada officials issued high wind warnings in addition earlier tropical storm warnings maritimes , considered imposing rainfall warnings western portions of prince edward island well. province-managed parks in nova scotia, including beaches , camping grounds, shut down prior arthur s arrival, , several airlines waived transfer fees. officials in moncton stated city personnel prepared respond potential issues caused arthur, such flooding or fallen trees, while canadian red cross readied volunteers in case of need emergency assistance. point lepreau nuclear generating station took precautionary measures against storm, canadian nuclear safety commission employees deployed site.








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