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EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION and NEWS
PREPARE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD – from PrepLO.org
Training Videos, Map Your Neighborhood, CERT Training, Start a Neighborhood Group
PREPARE YOURSELF AND FAMILY – from PrepLO.org
Emergency Water Sources, Food Storage, 72 hr Packs, Shelter and House Retrofitting, Communication, Heat and Cooking, First Aid, Sanitation, And moreTREES and SAFETY (Keeping them healthy, What to do if you stay in your home during a storm, resources)
ABOUT GENERATORS (options, advice, maintenance and more)
ASSESSING TREE RISK AND SAFETY
HELP PREVENT BURST WATER PIPES
5 WAYS TO STAY WARM DURING A WINTER POWER OUTAGE
BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT OF TOWN
HELPING NEARBY ELDERLY AND/OR INFIRM NEIGHBORS
COMMENT BELOW
Before you Head Out-of-Town (if you plan to be away from home, especially December through February)
From a neighbor who was out-of-town during the storm: “One thing we learned is that when you travel, be sure that two or more neighbors, family, or friends not only know you will be gone but have good contact information so they can report status of your house and you can tell them where a key to the house is. For us, one friend and one neighbor saved us by turning on a faucet and allowing us to know the pipes were safe. So important !!!“
Helping Nearby Elderly and/or Infirm Neighbors – create a “Buddy” system
Everyone is encouraged to identify those in your neighborhood that are “elderly and infirm” and without the means to provide power, water, food, etc for themselves. Then, create a “buddy” system whereby capable and prepared neighbors can pair up with the elderly/infirm ahead of time so:
1. The elderly/infirm will have the confidence that someone will check on them and help
2. Those best able to help will be ready to help in an emergency – many of us have 4WD trucks/chains that can help out.
3. Those providing help can coordinate with other neighbors and/or first responders (if available) in the event of more serious need.
