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Make an evacuation plan. · Find
out if you are in an evacuation zone. If you are, decide where you will go if
you need to evacuate – a relative's house, a friend's house or perhaps a
hotel. A public shelter should be your
choice of last resort. Make sure it’s
in a safe location outside of any evacuation zones. · Mobile
home residents should evacuate regardless of evacuation zone location. · Let
relatives know where you are going.
People who require special assistance in evacuating should pre-register
with their local emergency management office. · Keep
handy the telephone numbers of these places as well as a road map of your
locality. You may need to take alternative or unfamiliar routes if major
roads are closed or clogged. · Develop
written instructions on how to turn off electricity, water and gas. You won’t want to forget to lock your doors
and windows. You’ll want to lower
awnings too. · Listen
to NOAA Weather Radio or local radio or TV stations for evacuation
instructions. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. While traveling to your evacuation
location stay tuned to news reports so you don’t inadvertently drive into the
storm should it change direction. Things you will need to take. · Provide
for your own needs, including clothes, food, baby formula, diapers, medicine,
blankets, pillows, and toys for children.
Take along items from your disaster
supplies kit being sure to include these items in your baggage: - Personal
hygiene items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, washcloth, etc. - Extra
clothing, shoes, eyeglasses, etc. - Pillows,
blankets, sleeping bags, cots or air mattresses, folding or lawn chairs. - Earplugs.
Shelters can be noisy, and someone sleeping near you may snore. - Prescription
medications in their original containers. Shelters are not hospitals and do
not have access to drugs or medicine. Bring what you need. - Books,
handheld games, cards, toys, needlework, iPod. - Flashlight,
radio, and extra batteries. - Infant
necessities and quiet toys for children. - Important
documents, keepsakes and your identification. - Do not
bring alcoholic beverages. At the public shelter. · On the
way stay away from flood waters. If you
come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way. If you are caught on a flooded road and
waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car and climb to higher
ground. · Do not
take chances with your life - arrive early.
Drive up to shelter entrances to unload and park as police instruct. · Expect limited space at the
shelter. Be prepared to cope. The
shelter will be crowded, noisy, and uncomfortable. · Volunteer to help. · Be aware that some folks, by
virtue of physical or mental condition, can become disoriented in a shelter
environment. · Obey directions of the shelter
management. · Stay put until told that you may
leave. People will not be allowed back
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DURING-THE-STORM |
AFTER-THE-STORM |
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