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THURSDAY. JULY 12. 2007 PICKENS COUNTY PROGRESS PAGE 13A
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The Atlantic hurricane season begins each year on June 1
and lasts until November 31. This is the period of the year that
we are most likely to see an Atlantic hurricane; however, there
is no guarantee that a hurricane would not occur shortly
before or after these dates. Other parts of the world also have
3s? similar storm seasons. These seasons occur during different
parts of the year, and the storms are called typhoons or
cyclones. Typhoons and cyclones are also hurricanes, but they have different names that indicate in
which region of the world they are occurring. Hurricanes originate in the North Atlantic Ocean and parts
of the Pacific Ocean, and they move toward the eastern side of North and South America. Hurricanes
can also occur on the west coast of the United States. Some hurricane seasons are mild, and some
seasons bring many storms. The 2005 season broke records: there were 28 tropical storms in total.
Seven of those storms were major hurricanes, which created catastrophic damage to parts of the U.S.
A hurricane is a large storm that forms in the ocean and turns in a counter-clockwise motion around
an eye. Inside the eye of the storm, there is no activity. It is around the eye that the high winds and
rains occur. Specialized, weather-service airplanes are able to fly into the eye of the storm and
measure the hurricane's pressure. The pressure, which is measured in millibars, is a key component J
of the storm's strength. Knowing this information helps meteorologists to predict the storms path and
possible time and place of landfall. The lower the pressure of a storm, the more severe it will be at
landfall. The severity of a hurricane is measured by the Saffir-Simpson scale. The scale ranges from
one to five, with one being the weakest with winds at 75 miles an hour. A category five is the strongest
with winds as fast as 155 miles per hour or more. Hurricanes, no matter what category on the scale,
are dangerous due to not only the wind speeds, but the surge of water brought with the storm. All
hurricanes should be taken seriously!
There are many things that you can do to prepare for hurricane season. Stocking up on important
items, such as bottled water, canned goods, flash lights, and batteries, will help in the event that you
lose power during or after a hurricane. A battery-powered radio is also an important item to have in
order to hear regular updates from your local officials during and after the storm. Perhaps the most
important thing to have in place for an emergency that you and your family may face in the future is a
plan. Know who will be in charge of what, where you will go, and what you will take with you, in the
event a hurricane occurs in your area. If you do have to evacuate, know exactly who will be going with
you and where you will go before the storm is close to your area. This way you can get to safety much
faster and more efficiently. Knowing your family’s plan in advance will help you stay calm, organized,
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LAWSON
“Most Dependable, Longest Lasting Trucks On The Road’’
“American Revolution”
Hwy. 515, Jasper GA
706-692-3441
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PIEDMONT
PHYSICIANS
TATE COMMUNITY CLINIC
89 Clinic Road • Tate, GA • 770-737-3333
JASPER TV & APPLIANCES
E3 692-5611
MAYTAG
1110 E. CHURCH ST
JASPER, GA. 39143
Mon-Fri. 9-6 Sat. 9-4
JASPER
DRUGS & GIFTS
1 North Main St.
Jasper, GA • (706) 692-6427
NORTHSIDE PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLY
5 5 Burnt Mountain Road • Jasper, Ga.
“Your Professionals in Prescriptions and Medical Supplies”
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Sat 8am-6pm Sun lpm-5pm
(706) 692-1171
CHILDREN’S
PEDIATRIC CENTER
Quality care that
keeps children smiling.
210 Oakside Lane, Suite D,
Canton, GA 30114
1/2 block N. of ER/Northside Hospital-Cherokee
770-720-MyMD (6963)
www.NorthsideChildrens.com
The Woodbridge Inn
Owner: Joe & Brenda Rueffert
706-253-6293
Fax 706-253-9061
Jasper, GA 30143
JONES OIL
DISTRIBUTOR INC.
FINA OIL PRODUCTS
692-2449
184 Federal Road • Jasper, GA
YOUR FULL SERVICE
LOCAL PLUMBING CO.
Office 770-737-5093
Tate, GA 30177
Compliments Of
PIGGLY WIGGLY
692-6415
206 Burnt Mtn. Road
Jasper, GA 30143
KIRK GARNER
GARNER ACE
HARDWARE
ECHO Power Equipment
693 East Church St. • Hwy. 5 South
706) 692-5929 Jasper, GA
O
Oprandi
Realty
NORTH GEORGIA S
MOST POWERFUL
REAL ESTATE
TEAM!!
706-253-3028
or
866-842-5145
SPEEDBURGER, INC.
562 East Church St.
Jasper, GA
706-692-5136
BRIDGESTONE DAYTON FIRESTONE
Brakes, Oil & Lube, Alignments, Custom Wheels
and more!
ROLAND TIRE
Mark Roland
Phone (706) 692-5900 Pager (706) 768-2549
24 HOUR ROAD SERVICE
820 South Main St. Jasper, GA 30143
MCDONALD’S
1290 Appalachian Hwy.
Jasper, GA 30143
692-3553
J Me Donald
Lawson’s Home Center
8302 Ball Ground Hwy.
Hwy. 5 just south of the traffic light
770-735-3820
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30 • Sat. 8:00-1:00
Casey Warnock, Agent
28 Bill Wigington Pkwy. Suite 102
Jasper, GA 30143
Bus: 706-692-2888
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
STATE FARM IS THERE.®
Providing Insurance and Financial Service
GOSS TRACTOR CO.
3681 Hwy. 515 South
Jasper, GA 30143
706-253-1996
JASPER MOTOR SPORTS INC.
125 Whitfield Drive • Jasper, GA
706-692-1144
www.jaspermotorsportsinc.com
Priest Recycling
183 Cornett Lane S. Jasper, GA
Across from Goss Tractor
BUYING COPPER, ALUMINUM, BRASS
at competitive price per lb.
Monday - Saturday 9a-4p
Buying metal of any value
678-255-6368 706-692-3137 after 5 pm
R&R Trikes Bikes & Accessories
of Jasper - We are your North Ga.
TRIKE CONVERSION CENTER
127 Sanders Street, Suite A
Jasper, GA 30143
Office: 706-692-2382 Toll Free: 877-207-2170
Jasper, GA 30143 • 678-454-4677
Monday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Located Hwy. 515 at Hwy. 108
Brock Supply Co.
Building A Reputation For Quality &
Service For Over 20 Years
EVERYTHING FOR THE CONTRAC
TOR
& DO-IT-YOURSELFER
692-6513
990 West Church St. • Jasper, GA
J. Alfred Rowton,
DDS, FAGD
929 Cove Rd., Suite F, Jasper, GA 30143
CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT
Office: 706-692-3759
Fax: 706-692-0185
E-mail: i*owtondds@alltel.net
;\u Interest Payment Plan Available
M&M CONTRACTING
OF JASPER, INC.
Earthmovers & Developers
FREE ESTIMATES
Lee Mullins Phillip Mullins
Hwy. 53W Jasper, GA
Office: 706-253-2886
BARRY CHESHIRE
706-692-4359
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
RAYMOND CHESHIRE
770-735-2724
Ga. Reg. #CN-002232
Dave’s Auto & Truck
Service Center
Phone 706-253-DAVE
Located at 1015 W. Church St.
in beautiful Jasper, GA
ETC Communication
vm, Office Hours:
8:30 - 5:00
Monday - Friday
Customer Service Repair Service
706-253-2271 706-253-2281
ETC
Falany & Hulse Women’s
Center, P.C.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
36 Mulberry St.. Ste. 6 • Ellijay, GA
Angela Falany MD, Board Certified OB/GYN
Mike Hulse MD, Board Certified OB/GYN
(706) 698-6400
Compliments Of
CAGLE FUNERAL HOME &
SUNRISE MEMORIAL
GARDENS
“Serving The Area Since 1949”
<5 NNortfi (jeorflia
Christian SJaufemv
Now Accepting Applications
K3-8th Grade
For More Information
call (706) 635-6422 or visit our
website at www.nqca.net
WELCHEL Jasper, GA
Heating & 770-735-4060
Plumbing, Inc.
TODD WELCHEL
770-893-8005 Mobile
23*3935
TRACY WELCHEL
770-367-5376 Mobile
23*5174
All South
Your Hometown Office Supplies Center
15 North Main Street Jasper, GA
706-253-3979
VERNIE JONES
FORD CO., INC.
868 Hwy. 515 South
JASPER, GA
(706) 692-6467
JASPER PHOTO CENTER
1 Hour & Next Day Service Available
Hrs: Mon-Fri.
9-4:30, Sat 9-2,
Sun. closed.
1 North Main St.
706-692-6427
CARVER WASTE SYSTEMS
Curbside or Doorstep
Dependable, Weekly
Garbage Service
678-231-1788
EARL C. CARVER
H.H
Tony Hollifield
GRADING • CLEARING • EXCAVATION
• Lots cleared • Septic System
• Roads Built • Site Prep
C-770-894-9173 H-706-698-7180
Contact this newspaper by phone at 706-253-2457,by fax at 706-253-9738, by e-mail at progress@ellijay.com. or on the web at www.pickensprogress.com