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ARE WE READY FLORIDIANS AND OTHERS IN ITS PATH IF NOT GET
ARE WE READY FLORIDA AND OTHERS IN ITS PATH?
SORRY TO TYPE IN BIG LETTERS IT FOR EMPHASIS GET YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER NOW! BACK UP YOUR COMPUTERS NOW! GET YOUR CARS FILLED WITH GAS TONIGHT MAKE SURE YOUR PAPER WORK IS TAKEN CARE OFF. HAVE YOUR PET INFORMATION READY IN A WATER TIGHT CONTAINER READY TO GO IF YOU NEED TO. GET YOUR SUPPLIES TONIGHT IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. TOMORROW THE SHOPS WILL BE FILLED WITH THE LAST MINUTE FOOLS. Prior To The Storm Listen for weather updates on local radio/television stations. Do not pay attention to rumors. Organize your emergency supplies. Prepare emergency water storage by sterilizing the bathtub, jugs, bottles, cooking utensils and containers. Scrub them thoroughly, sponge with bleach, rinse and let dry; fill with water. Prepare emergency water supply. Figure one gallon of drinking water per person per day. Clear your yard of loose objects such as bicycles, lawn furniture and trash cans. Anchor objects (no matter how heavy or large) that cannot be moved inside. Secure your boat. Lash it to your trailer securely, let the air out of the trailer tires and secure the trailer to something sturdy in the ground. If you keep your boat in a marina, check your contract; some require that you move it when a hurricane watch is issued. You are responsible for your boat. Board windows and doors. Taping windows will not prevent them from breaking, but may reduce the risk of flying glass. Close all windows. Do not drain your pool completely; lower water level 6" to 12" to accommodate heavy rains. Add extra chlorine to prevent contamination. Turn off electricity to your pool equipment and cover pool pump if exposed. Store documents and valuables in waterproof containers and secure in the highest possible spot. Turn your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting, opening only when absolutely necessary. Freeze water in plastic jugs and containers and use them to fill empty spaces between refrigerator contents to keep food cool. Lat minute ideas for all of us in the path THE MAIN ITEMS FOOD AND TOYS FOR THE FURBALLS. Emergency Supplies To Have At Home Two-week supply of medicines, prescriptions First aid supplies Portable radio/flashlights and clock with extra batteries Infant necessities (baby food, formula, disposable diapers) Extra clothing, eyeglasses, etc. Toiletries Manual can opener Ice chest and ice Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags Quiet games, books, playing cards Tools, nails, duct tape Important papers (valid ID) Plenty of cash (ATMs may not work) Fire extinguisher Mosquito repellent Disposable plates, glasses and utensils Disposable washcloths and paper towels Bleach (without lemon or any additives) Trash bags Water storage containers Fuel can and fuel, sterno Portable, battery-powered lanterns Non-perishable Foods To Have At Home Have sufficient amounts on hand to last your family two weeks. Special dietary foods Peanut butter and jelly Powdered or shelf pack milk Bottled water Canned meats, fruits, vegetables, soups, puddings, milk Dried fruit Powdered or individually packaged drinks Instant coffee and tea Crackers, cereals, cookies, snacks Condiments *******Pet Food ******** During the Storm An evacuation order may come from local officials and/or the governor and will be broadcast by zone number. Leave early to avoid traffic or early flooding. Mobile homes and factory-built or pre-fabricated homes are unsafe in hurricane conditions, no matter how firmly they may be attached to the ground. Do not attempt to remain in them during the storm. High-rise apartments and condos are susceptible to conditions that may cause fires during high winds, when it is impossible to get emergency help. Hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations. Red Cross shelters are available for people who have nowhere else to go. Do not go to a shelter until you hear an announcement that it is open. Have a shelter kit packed: first aid kit, medicine, baby food and diapers, cards and books, toiletries, battery-operated radio, flashlight, extra batteries, blankets or sleeping bag, identification, valuable papers (insurance) and cash. Turn off electricity, water and gas. Unplug major appliances. If you need to evacuate, pack emergency supplies in your vehicle and leave immediately on your preplanned route. Other Expert Resources FEMA - http://www.fema.gov/ Red Cross - http://www.redcross.org/ National Hurricane Center - http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ After the Storm Don't expect to return to your home immediately. Access to damaged areas will be controlled due to rescue and repair operations. Avoid driving in order to leave the roads clear for emergency vehicles. Report any dangling electrical wires and any broken water, gas or sewer lines to your local utility department. Do not report individual interruptions in power, water or phone service. Beware of snakes, insects or other animals driven to high ground by floodwater. Enter your home with caution after surveying external damage. Be careful with fire. Do not strike a match until you are certain there are no severed gas lines. Operate a portable generator outside the house only. Water supplies may be contaminated during the hurricane and the Public Health Department may issue a boil water order for the first 72 hours immediately following the hurricane. Use pre-stored water for drinking or cooking until further notice. Listen to your local radio stations for instructions about emergency medical, food and housing assistance. Do not call 911 except for emergencies or life-threatening situations. Keeping Food Safe During a Power Outage Items in a full freezer will stay frozen for about two days with the door kept closed; in a half-full freezer, for about one day. Refrigerated foods can keep for up to four hours. Discard any perishable refrigerated foods that have been above 40°F for more than two hours. Discard any food with unusual odor, color or texture. Remember: "When in doubt, throw it out." For additional information about food safety during power outages, call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-800-535-4555. Hurricanes are dangerous tropical cyclones. Their winds reach a constant speed of at least 74 mph, but may gust up to 200 mph. Hurricanes can cover several hundred miles, and can generate torrential rains and tornadoes. The eye of the hurricane is misleadingly calm; tricking people into thinking the storm is over. However, when the eye passes over your area, only half the storm has passed; the rest is yet to come. The wind will return suddenly from the opposite direction, perhaps with even greater force. The most dangerous part of a hurricane is the storm surge, which has the greatest potential for hurricane-related deaths. This dome of water forms in the middle of the hurricane as it moves over the ocean, and can reach 10 to 20 feet above normal sea level. At shoreline, this mountain of water, aided by huge breaking waves, acts like a bulldozer, razing everything in its path. It can knock down single-family homes and cause erosion under major buildings. Heavy rains can flood low-lying areas. For information regarding evacuation zones and emergency shelters, tune in to your local television and radio stations, call your local Red Cross or your county's Emergency Management Office. Glossary of Terms Storm: categorized by its circular wind intensity. Storms circulate clockwise in the southern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the northern. Tropical Wave: A cluster of clouds and/or thunderstorms with little or no circulation* or strong wind. Tropical Depression: An organized system of clouds and/or thunderstorms with some circulation at surface, highest winds less than 39 mph. Tropical Storm: An organized system of strong thunderstorms with stronger circulation; highest wind speed 39-73 mph. These storms can quickly accelerate when they reach tropical storm strength and become hurricanes. Storms are named when they reach tropical storm strength. Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical storm conditions, including winds of 39-73 mph, pose a possible threat to the area within 36 hours. Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical storm conditions are expected within 24 hours. Hurricane: Very strong, pronounced circulation; winds of 74 mph or more. Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are a real possibility for the area usually within 36 hours. Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours. Hurricane Season Dates The six-month period from June 1 to November 30 is considered the Atlantic Hurricane Season. 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