Hurricane Flags are Back and Flag and Banner.com Tells Their Story

Hurricane Gustav Reminds Us Of Need For Hurricane Flags

Kerry McCoy, owner of Flag and Banner, said that "What may seem like a step back in technology is really just one more way to protect the public. After the Katrina disaster and now, in the midst of a very active hurricane season and having to deal with the likes of hurricanes Fay and Gustav, we all want to feel safer and to have all the possible warning tools available."

"During the past thirty years," McCoy said, "the length of time that I have been in the flag business, I have seen occasional purchases of U.S. Storm Signal flags, consisting of one or both of the red Gale Storm Pennant and the red and black squared Hurricane Storm Flag. But ever since Katrina, they are making a huge comeback because they really are needed."

Hurricane Flags Are Back After U.S. Coast Guard Discontinued Use

In 1989, after 100 years of use, the Coast Guard found Storm Signal flags to be an inferior warning device compared to other technological devices such as television and radio. But today, with more storms and with what seem to be increasingly stronger storms, the Coast Guard is trying everything they can to protect coastal residents and visitors, and that includes bringing back the "Hurricane" flag. "While the flag's reach is limited, we can expect to see more of the red and black squared flags flying along the coast for boaters and tourists to observe," Kerry said.

To view and/or order hurricane and gale signal flags, visit http://www.flagandbanner.com/fab/productpage.asp?id=NUSST3636FO

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SOURCE Flag and Banner.com

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