HOUSTON | 5 Jul 2007 | As the National Hurricane Center predicted a 75 percent chance that the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season will be more active than normal, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in hurricane areas have spent the last few months preparing. Mormons have made necessary preparations to protect their homes and families in the event of a weather disaster, at the same time many have volunteered to help prepare their communities for a Hurricane Katrina-like catastrophe. "Today's typical American family lifestyle is not one that encourages preparing for future need," said Patte Comstock, the Church's public affairs director for southeast Texas. "We can, however, have peace of mind by proactively preparing for tomorrow and controlling the extent to which we could become a victim of disasters and emergencies."
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Mormons Work With Communities to Prepare for Hurricanes
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