Emergency Preparedness

BE PREPARED!

BE PREPARED

Identify your evacuation route.
Keep a supply of non-perishable food, drinking water containers, candles, waterproof matches, lanterns and fuel, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, battery-powered radio, flashlights and batteries.

Police Fire EMS - Dial 9 1 1

Check battery-powered equipment. Your battery-operated radio could be your only source of information. Flashlights will be needed if utility services are interrupted. Buy extra batteries.
Keep your car fueled should evacuation be necessary. Service stations may be inoperable after a disaster strikes.
Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs, bottles and cooking utensils as the town’s water supply or your well may be contaminated or damaged. Obtain extra prescription medications and medical supplies.
Board up windows or protect them with storm shutters for hurricanes and tornadoes. Windows are broken mainly from wind-driven debris. Wind pressure may break large windows, garage doors and double entry doors. Secure outdoor objects that might become debris. Garbage cans, garden tools, toys, signs, porch furniture, and a number of other harmless items that can become deadly missiles in hurricane or storm winds.
If your area is advised of a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately in an interior bathroom or small hall, preferably below ground level.

Keep tuned to your local radio (WSUS 102.3 FM or WGHT 1500 AM) or television station (Cable Vision Channel 85-98-99) for advice and instructions about emergency medical, food, housing and other forms of assistance.
Stay out of disaster areas which could be dangerous and where your presence will interfere with essential rescue and recovery work. Do not use the telephone except for rescue, serious injuries or emergencies.

Do not drive unless you must. Roads should be left clear for emergency vehicles. Flooded, unplowed or debris filled streets are dangerous.