Early on Aug. 25 a powerful typhoon hit the coast of Vietnam bringing winds up to 130 km/h. Although the storm lost strength as it traveled inward, it is still being considered one of the strongest in the last 50 years, forcing more than 600,000 civilians to be evacuated.
With hurricane season beginning in the United States, it’s important to pay attention and be aware of what evacuation watches and warnings mean. As Hurricane Erin neared the east coast and Hurricane Fernand followed soon after, these notifications are increasingly important.
