Be Prepared

Emergency Management Bulletin Issued For Where I live....

Use 911 for emergencies only. 
Before a Storm: 
1)Put copies of important documents in a safe place, preferably a waterproof container. Important documents can include passports, birth certificates, insurance policies or anything else that might be needed immediately or cannot be easily replaced.
2)Have enough cash for a few days ATMs may not work during power outages and stores might not be able to take debit and credit cards.
3)Make sure vehicle gas tanks are full.
4)Secure or bring inside exterior items that might become windborne, such as lawn furniture, toys and garden tools.
5)Fill prescriptions that might be needed and stock up on any necessary medical supplies.
6)Keep flashlights and battery-powered radios with extra batteries on hand, along with a basic first aid kit, emergency food and water, and a non-electric can opener. Have enough non-perishable food and water for at least 72 hours.
7)Listen to the radio or television for hurricane progress reports.
8)Clean out gutters.
9)Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting in anticipation of a power outage. Open the doors only when necessary and close quickly.
10)Refrain from putting out trash cans the night before the regular pickup.

During a Storm:
1)Avoid using candles for lighting. Use a battery-powered flashlight.
2)Never use a candle when fueling equipment such as a kerosene heater or lantern, since the candle flame can ignite fumes from the fuel.
3)Try to stay in an interior room or away from windows.
4)Stay calm and do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.
5)If flooding occurs, turn off electricity at the main breaker.
6)During a power outage, turn off major appliances. This will minimize losing power again through a power surge and protect the equipment when power returns.
7)Do not go outside. Flying debris from high winds is a danger.