JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 2 -- The Mississippi Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
The peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is offering essential tips to help south Mississippi residents prepare. The most active part of hurricane season runs from mid-August to mid-October. Now is the time to ramp up preparedness efforts and have a plan in place before a storm threatens the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
"Though we haven't seen major activity in the tropics this season, now is not the time to let your guard down," said Commissioner Charles Busby, Southern Transportation District. "In peak hurricane season, it's critical to stay weather-aware and make sure y...