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Beach Living Could Be a Deadly Trap

WASHINGTON - The lure of the good life in a cottage or condominium near the beach has drawn millions of Americans into a trap that could kill them, a House subcommittee here was told recently. Too few beach area dwellers realize the hazard they will face if a severe hurricane strikes. Even fewer have given serious thought to their safety, the panel was told. Samuel "W. Speck of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) told the subcommittee on science and technology that an estimated 34 million people now living along the coast from Texas to Maine have never experienced a hurricane. "AND EVERY year, thousands of people continue to move into hurri-cane-prone areas," Speck said. /' His copxhents came during a hearing in which Neil "Frank, director of the National Hurricane Center, predicted that hundreds or even thousands of people could be killed unless they are prepared to protect themselves -when a hurricane comes. Frank, along with weather experts, has repeatedly expressed concern that many people have become apathetic because it has been some time since a severe hurricane has struck. THIS APATHY has shown itself in recent hurricanes, FEMA officials said. Studies have shown that as many as half of those in the likely path of an oncoming hurricane have filed to evacuate

when warned to do so by authorities. "That kind of apathy can kill you," Speck said. "It is not a gamble I would want to take because if you are wrong, the consequences are absolute." Speck told the subcommittee his agency, which coordinates federal recovery efforts in the wake of disasters, is working to determine the level of risk and develop preparedness plans for 22 identified high risk areas in the nation. Targeted areas are:v Tampa Bay, Fla.; the Georgia coast; GalvestonHouston, Texas; New Orleans; southern Florida: the Florida-Alabatna-Mississippi Gulf Coast; Hawaii; New Jersey; Long Island, N.Y.; F*uerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; Beaumont-Port Arthur. Texas; Charleston-Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Corpus Christi, Texas; NorfolkVirginia Beach-Newport News, Va.; Buzzards BayCape Cod. Mass.; Rehoboth Beach. Del.: Ocean City, Md.; Connecticut coast; Narragansett Bay, R.I.; Guam. Samoa and the Pacific Trust Territory. STUDIES CURRENTLY are complete or underway in 16 of these target areas. Other studies are expected to get underway shortly. Speck said. Frank, meanwhile, noted that depsite forecasting techniques that have improved over the years, meteorologists rarely can give more ^han--12-1iours notice that a hurricane will strike a particular community. Twelve, or even 24 hours, isn't enough time to evacuate most larger coastal communities, he warned.

"I fear we are going to pay the price line of these days in the form of hundreds or even thousands of lives," if there is no proper preparation, Frank said. Hie testimony of Speck and Frank came as the June-to-November hurricane season moved into its third month. While no hurricanes have developed so far this year, at least two tropical depressions — a SP. step in the development of a hurricane — have been born ana died in recent weeks. BASED ON these concerns, FEMA officials offered safety tips for those

millions who one day may face a hurricane. The rules center upon preparedness and what to do when a hurricane comes. • Recheck your supply of boards, tools, batteries, non-perishable foods and other , equipment you will need when a hurricane strikes your town.. • When you hear the first tropical storm advisory, listen for future messages. This will prepare you for a hurricane emergency well in advance of the issuance of watches and warnings. • When your area is under a hurricane watch, continue normal activities, but stay tuned to radio or television for all NOAA National Weather Service advisories. Remember that a hurricane watch means possible danger: if the danger materializes, a hurricane warning will be issued. Meanwhile, keep alert. Igrfore rumors. WHEN YOUR area receives a hurricane warning, you should — Plan your time before the storm arrives and avoid the last minute hurry that might leave you marooned or unprepared. — Leave low-lying areas that may be swept by high tides or storm waves.

— Moor your boat securely before the storm arrives, or evacuate it to a , designated safe area. r — Board up windows or protect them with storm shutters or tape. — Secure outdoor objects that might be blown away Harmless items hurled by high wind become missile, f of destruction. — Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jubs, bottles and cooking utensils Your town's water supply may be contaminated by flooding or damaged by hurricane floods. — CHECK YOUR battery -power equipment — radios and flashlights — and emergency cooking facilities. — Kfsep your autonfobile fueled, but stay in your home if it is sturdy and on high ground. If not, move to a designated shelter and stay there until the storm is passed. — If the calm storm center passes directly overhead, there will be a lull in the wind lasting from a few minutes to a half an hour or more. But you should remember that at the other swie^of^Tije storm's eye/the winds rise very rapidly to hurricane force, coming from the op-i posite direction. ^

Kettle of Fish Best Oyster Stew Is Uncomplicated

(Soups 'from the sea. prepared simply for dining delights ).

The rules for oyster stew are many and varied. There are excellent cooks who claim milk, salt and pepper, a dollop or butter and oysters in their liquid make the best stew of all. We've tried lots of stews with oysters, and this recipe, we believe, is the one that's best of all. Oysters are shucked from their shell, sold fresh or frozen, and should be a light grey in appearance. The tale is told that you love longer if you eat oysters! Enjoy the soups and stews from the sea prepared by this area's fine chefs, and then take this

fine recipe home for your trial.

OYSTER STEW y4 lb. butter % cup green onions. chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 can evaporated milk 2 cups whole milk salt and pepper to taste dash of Worcestershire sauce 3 dor. oysters and liquor Melt butter in a heavy pot, add vegetables and saute lightly. Add milks and seasonings. Cook slowly for 10 minutes. Add oysters and liquor. Heat through, but do not allow to boil. Serve at once to eight people. Serve crisp saltine crackers with this stew.

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