[nabs-l] FW: [Nfbmd] FW: AS HURRICANE SANDY APPROACHES GOVERNORDECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY

Sat Oct 27 12:14:56 UTC 2012

Yes you do! Thank you for your prayers from Louisiana!
Chris

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On Oct 26, 2012, at 11:19 PM, Sophie Trist <sweetpeareader at gmail.com> wrote:

> We in Louisiana know what it's like to be targeted by a hurricane. Our prayers are with all of those directly in the path of Hurricane Sandy. I pray that none of you who live in the storm's path will lose property or, much more importantly, life. We are all thinking about you.
>
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> From: "Chris Nusbaum" <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
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> Subject: [nabs-l] FW: [Nfbmd] FW: AS HURRICANE SANDY APPROACHES GOVERNORDECLARES STATE    OF EMERGENCY
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> As many of you probably know, much of the East Coast is bracing for what
> could be a very dangerous storm; that is, Hurricane Sandy. Many of us are
> battening down the hatches and getting our emergency supply kits ready as I
> write this. So, for those of you who are in the path of the storm (which is
> projected to go up the entire East Coast even up into New England before
> making a left turn and heading west,) I thought I would share this
> information with you, as it is good information to have handy in situations
> such as this. It comes from Melissa Riccobono, our affiliate President here
> in Maryland. Although the email focusses on Maryland and Marylanders, I
> think it is good information for any of us who are in the path of Hurricane
> Sandy. Stay safe!
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbmd [mailto:nfbmd-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Ann
> Riccobono
> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 3:27 PM
> To: 'NFB of Maryland e-mail list'; 'NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter
> Discussion List'; mdabs at nfbnet.org; 'Maryland Parents of Blind Children
> List'
> Subject: [Nfbmd] FW: AS HURRICANE SANDY APPROACHES GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE
> OF EMERGENCY
>
> Thias is all good information to have handy.
> Melissa
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maryland Department of Disabilities
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> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 1:32 PM
> To: maricco at uwalumni.com
> Subject: AS HURRICANE SANDY APPROACHES GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
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> GOVERNOR O'MALLEY SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN
> MARYLAND
>
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> Hurricane Sandy could bring heavy rains, flooding and possible power
> outages.
>
> Awareness, Preparedness and Caution are Strongly Encouraged
>
>
>
>
>
> ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 26, 2012) - Governor Martin O'Malley this morning
> signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency for all Maryland
> counties as the State continues to monitor Hurricane Sandy and its potential
> impact. The declaration gives the state flexibility to activate the Maryland
> National Guard and provide assistance to local emergency managers.
>
>
>
> "As Hurricane Sandy makes its way north, I urge all Maryland residents to
> prepare for extreme weather," said Governor O'Malley.  "I urge all
> Marylanders to review their family emergency plans, make sure their
> emergency supplies like batteries and water are fully stocked and to stay
> informed."
>
>
>
> If the storm hits Maryland, it is expected to move slowly and could bring as
> much as 48 hours of heavy rain and strong winds.  Potential issues could be
> stream and tidal flooding, trees falling due to the combination of wind and
> wet ground, and power outages caused by winds and falling trees.  Ocean City
> and Assateague Island likely will see higher than normal waves, even if the
> storm does not make landfall in the Maryland area, and forecasters are
> predicting that Garrett County and adjacent parts of Allegany could receive
> a heavy wet snow as a cold front clashes with the western fringe of the
> tropical system.
>
> The Maryland Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Marylanders to be
> prepared and use caution as Hurricane Sandy approaches.  Motorists are urged
> to check news, weather and traffic reports before traveling. Flooding may
> cause the potential for road closures, downed trees or power lines.
>
> Maryland residents are reminded to make plans now to deal with the possible
> effects of the storm and follow weather forecasts over the next several days
> to learn more about the possible path of Hurricane Sandy.  Activities to
> prepare include:
>
> *    Prepare for possible power outages lasting several hours or even
> several days.
> *    Realize that the daytime temperatures are expected to be about 20
> degrees cooler after the storm. If the power goes out, make sure you have
> extra blankets and appropriate clothing to deal with cooler temperatures if
> you power is out.
> *    If using a generator, make sure it is not in a basement or garage
> and make sure it is located a safe distance from any door, windows or
> ventilation systems.
> *    Make sure cell phones and other electronic devices are fully
> charged. Consider purchasing a car charger if you don't already have one.
> *    Secure any loose items such as yard furniture and grills outside of
> your house.
> *    Make sure you have a disaster supply kit with water, non-perishable
> food, a change of clothes, extra medications and any special items you might
> need for infants, children and pets.
> *    Have a battery-operated or crank powered radio available to follow
> news and weather reports if the power goes out.
> *    Stores may be crowded on Sunday; consider stocking up on essentials
> a day or two sooner.
> *    If you lose power, practice safe food handling. Several web sites
> can provide appropriate information.
> *    If you are driving in or just after heavy rains and you see standing
> water, do NOT drive through it. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN.
>
> For more information about hurricanes and Maryland's emergency preparedness,
> visit the MEMA website
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> Disease Control and Prevention
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> service announcement videos in American Sign Language (ASL) on emergency
> preparedness topics, including Preparing for a Hurricane, Staying Safe after
> the Storm and Clean-up suggestions for after the storm. To view the videos,
> visit the CDC website.
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> To learn more, follow MEMA and MDOD on Twitter and Facebook!
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