You know the hurricane hype has reached a fever pitch when U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd feels the need to weigh in.
"As Hurricane Earl moves toward the East Coast and Connecticut residents prepare for their Labor Day travel plans, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) urges residents to prepare for possible severe weather in the coming days,'' states a press release issued by Dodd's DC office. "A tropical storm warning has been called for coastal Connecticut, which can cause heavy winds and rain. It is important for residents to be prepared to stay safe during possible severe weather and flash floods."
Dodd's release contains plenty of links to government websites to help residents monitor the storm and prepare for the worst.