HURRICANE PREPARATION TIPS
The hurricane season is now underway, and forecasters are warning of possible ferocious storms again this year.
The East Northport Fire Department urges all residents to prepare now, just in case.
The American Red Cross urges you to assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit including the following items:
First aid kit with essential medications
Canned food and a manual can opener
At least 3 gallons of water per household member
Protective clothing, rainwear and bedding or sleeping bags
Battery powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries
Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members
Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you will need a professional to turn them back on).
Prepare a hurricane evacuation route, if authorities order you to evacuate
For more Hurricane Preparation information, please visit the following websites: American Red Cross of Suffolk County http://suffolkcounty.redcross.org/ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration www.noaa.org Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us and click on Emergency management
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