As of this writing, Reuters has reported that the first two named tropical storms of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season, Ana and Bill, took shape over the Atlantic on Saturday and are moving westward.  The National Hurricane Center believes Bill could become a hurricane in 3-4 days, and the five-day forecast indicates that it may threaten Puerto Rico and the Bahamas, while a tropical storm watch has been issued for those in the path of Ana, including the Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. To follow the path of Bill, click here.

Since hurricane season is upon us once again, I thought it would be a good time to pull some Cars for Girls articles as a refresher.  The Cars for Girls articles below can help you better prepare for inclement weather, and provides links to sites that can assist you with questions, emergency services, and safety tips.

This following post may help in the event that a vehicle you’re driving or which you are a passenger in, becomes submerged into or under water:

• How to Exit a Sinking or Flooding Vehicle

If you live in or will be visiting an area near the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Coast, now is a good time to make certain you and your family are prepared by putting together an emergency kit that can be easily stashed in your vehicle in the event that you must evacuate.  The following article will help you define what you need:

• 2009 Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared?

Driving in the rain can be treacherous, especially in the middle of a downpour when visibility is bad and the streets and highways are slick.  Unfortunately, many drivers don’t heed the warnings and continue to drive as if it’s a dry, sunny day. The following post has 10 tips for driving safely and defensively in the rain and severe weather:

• 10 Tips for Driving in the Rain

In the event that you must evacuate your home and leave one or more vehicles behind, it’s important to take precautions to prevent as much damage as possible. The post below includes tips that may help protect your vehicle from floodwater, flying debris and high winds:

• How to Prepare Your Vehicle for a Hurricane

As always, keep informed on hurricanes, tropical storms and other weather related emergencies by checking out the National Hurricane Center.

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