THE Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) has completed terminal and facilities preparations at Mobile ahead of Tropical Storm Gordon, reports the American Journal of Transportation
THE Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) has completed terminal and facilities preparations at Mobile ahead of Tropical Storm Gordon, reports the American Journal of Transportation. 'While it is uncertain this storm will reach Hurricane status, we take these storms quite seriously,' said ASPA director and CEO Jimmy Lyons. 'High winds and storm surge could impact equipment and operations if steps were not taken.'
Mr Lyons said his staff had been busy tying down cranes and moving equipment either to higher ground or under cover.
Said the local US Coast Guard commander: 'We're about as prepared as we can be.'
The US Coast Guard declared Port Condition Zulu, essentially closing the Port of Mobile to all vessel traffic.
