We provide up to the
minute updates on weather conditions, along with emergency preparation
guidelines to keep you informed and safe during any kind of natural disaster.
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?
EMERGENCY SUPPLY CHECK
LIST
BATTERIES
BOOTS
BROOMS
BUCKETS
CANDLES
CELL PHONES (CHARGED)
CHAIN SAWS
DRY ICE
DUCT TAPE
ELECTRIC TAPE
EXTENSION CORDS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRST AID KITS
FLASHLIGHTS
FLOOR SQUEEGEES
FOOD
FUEL
FUSES
GAS CANS
GENERATORS
GLOVES
HAMMERS
HOSES
ICE
LANTERNS
LIFE PRESERVERS
MATCHES
MOPS
NAILS
PLASTIC SHEETING
PLIERS
POLE SAWS
PORTABLE LIGHTING
EQUIPMENT
PORTABLE RADIOS WITH
CHARGED BATTERIES
PORTABLE STOVES
PROPANE
PUMPS
RAIN GEAR
RAKES
ROPE
SAFETY GOGGLES
SAND BAGS
SHOVELS
TARPS
TOW STRAPS
TREE SAWS
UMBRELLAS
WATER JUGS
BASIC
EMERGENCY PREPARATION PROCEDURES:
PREPARE:
Make
sure you have an adequate supply of alternate heating fuel such as wood, coal,
etc. and dry matches
Plan
to store abut 1 quart of drinking water per person per day.
Remember
to have extra water for washing and food preparation. Fill the bathtub and
other large containers with water.
Have
a good stock of non-perishable foods available (including baby food)
Be
sure to have an ample supply of medications, prescriptions, baby and personal
hygiene supplies.
INSPECT:
Replenish
your battery supply
Check
for working flashlights and portable radios
Restock
your first aid kit.
Be
sure your fire extinguisher is working and recently inspected.
PROTECT:
Take
inventory of your personal belongings
Move
inside or otherwise secure porch furniture, bicycles, trash cans, etc.
If
the power does go out:
Turn
off lights, tvs,etc.
Keep
refrigerators and freezers shut
In
winter, wrap water pipes with insulation or newspaper , turn off water and
leave faucets dripping to keep pipes from bursting
Stay
clear of downed power lines
CONNECT:
Listen
to local radio stations for information
If
asked to evacuate, turn off electricity and other utilities
Let
your family or neighbors know where you’ll be
DON’T LEAVE HOME
UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST –
HIGH WINDS, DOWNED
POWER LINES, AND FALLEN TREES POSE VERY REAL THREATS
