Kevin's View

The government has come forward with advice for civilians on how to properly prepare themselves in advance of the storm’s onset (it is set to hit cities such as New York this weekend). It is easy to get lost in the headache-inducing media hype, but it is also important to keep the situation in perspective.

As the Saffir/Simpson scale goes, which ranks hurricanes, says the following constitutes the category 3 storm that is Hurricane Irene:   “111-130 mph winds; 9-12 foot swells; some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings, with a minor amount of curtain wall failures. Mobile homes are destroyed. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain may be flooded well inland.”
Emergency orders have been issued by various government officials at various levels of office.. Elsewhere, residents have been advised to stock up on what would be three days worth of food, water and medical supplies to enable themselves and their families to function throughout the hurricane, should it be as strong as predicted.
The CEO of the Florida-based company Credit-Land.com, Roman Shteyn, said this about the coming event in a press release:  “Floridians are no strangers to hurricanes and tropical storms. Having survived countless experiences of this nature has made us experts at preparedness. Purchasing enough food and supplies for you and your family before the storm hits is essential. Credit-Land.com has contacted banks throughout the region and, based upon their advice, prepared a list of the 5 best rewards credit cards to use while stocking up on what you will need to weather Irene.”
These were the cards he named as the best to use in a hurricane :
- The Citi Dividend World MasterCard,
- The Discover More Discover Card,
 - The American Express Blue Cash Everyday Card,
- The Capital One No Hassle Cash Rewards Credit Card
- The HSBC Bank Nevada Household Bank Rewards MasterCard
Lastly, Shtyen, a veteran of such brutal weather advised anyone deeply concerned that “the important thing is to stay calm, pay attention to your local news channel for information and instructions and make sure you visit the stores early to pick up everything you and your family will need.”
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