[NFB_of_Georgia] FW: Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness for All Georgians

Wed Sep 6 21:43:39 UTC 2017

From: McGill, Kay [mailto:Kay.McGill at ablegeorgia.ga.gov] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 2:56 PM
To: McGill, Kay <Kay.McGill at ablegeorgia.ga.gov>
Subject: FW: Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness for All Georgians

FYI - 

Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a Category 5 Hurricane it is currently
on a northeast path through the Caribbean. States of emergency have been
declared in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and all of Florida.   The
latest models show that it could potentially impact parts of Georgia late
this weekend/early next week. By late Saturday, most of Cuba and parts of
south Florida should begin to feel Irma's effect. From there the storm is
expected to make a turn northward but exactly where that will take place is
still up in the air. Most models indicate that Irma will move towards the
east coast of Florida. Because of the uncertainty of Irma's path beyond this
point, meteorologists have cautioned that everyone in the southeast should
pay close attention to this weather system.  Two additional tropical storm
weather systems (Jose and Katia) are behind Hurricane Irma and are also
being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center. 

We urge every Georgia citizen to have an emergency preparedness plan in
place and a supply kit ready before Irma makes landfall in the U.S.  To
assist you with this effort, we have included some helpful emergency
preparedness information and links below. 

Important Things to Consider When Creating an Emergency Preparedness Plan
and Supply Kit:

*	Have enough food and water to last at least 3 days (per person).
Non-perishable and can foods are best in case of a loss of electricity. An
average person needs about 1 gallon of water per day. And don't forget to
have 3 days' worth of food and water for

            your pets. 

*	Have enough prescription medication on hand to last a minimum of 3
days.
*	Make sure you have necessities like a manual can opener, battery
operated light sources, portable weather radio, a first aid kit and hygiene
products. 
*	Keep cell phones and electronic devices charged (and have portable
battery devices charged) in case there is a loss of electricity.
*	Make a family plan that includes how to evacuate and/or reach/assist
family members who may need additional assistance such as older family
members or family members with disabilities/access and functional needs.
*	Discuss and practice your family communication and evacuation plan
with all of your family members (including children). 
*	If you have to evacuate, make sure to take your emergency supply kit
with you and don't forget to include flares, physical maps, jumper cables,
extra cans of gas, and blankets.
*	Keep all trees and shrubs well-trimmed to make them more
wind-resistant.
*	Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans
and anything else that is not tied down.
*	Know your area's flood risk.
*	Make sure your homeowners insurance is up to date and includes the
necessary protections, like flood insurance.
*	Remember if there is a loss of electricity ATM machines and
debit/credit cards will not work. So if possible have an emergency cash fund
that you can access during an emergency or prior to evacuating. 
*	Secure your windows/doors and know how to shut off the gas or power
to your home if it becomes necessary. 
*	Stay on top of the latest news.

For more emergency preparedness and planning tips and how to stay safe
during a hurricane, please visit Ready Georgia:
<http://ready.ga.gov/be-informed/hurricanes/>
http://ready.ga.gov/be-informed/hurricanes/ 

For emergency preparedness and planning tips for individuals with
disabilities/access and functional needs, please visit:
<http://ready.ga.gov/make-a-plan/georgians-with-access-functional-needs/>
http://ready.ga.gov/make-a-plan/georgians-with-access-functional-needs/ 

For evacuation routes in Georgia and tips of driving smart, please visit the
Georgia Department of Transportation:
<http://www.dot.ga.gov/DS/Emergency/Hurricane>
http://www.dot.ga.gov/DS/Emergency/Hurricane 

Resource links to help you plan and prepare in the case of a hurricane: 

For updated information from the National Hurricane Center which is issuing
advisories for the Atlantic on Hurricane Irma, Tropical Storm Jose and
Tropical Strom Katia, please visit:   <http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#Irma>
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#Irma 

For Georgia weather related mobile alerts, please download the Ready Georgia
app, which can be found here:  <http://ready.ga.gov/> http://ready.ga.gov/

For customized Emergency Preparedness supply checklists for families, pet
owners, seniors, individuals with disabilities and businesses, please visit
Federal Emergency Management Agency's webpage at:
<https://www.fema.gov/media-library/resources-documents/collections/344?page
=1>
https://www.fema.gov/media-library/resources-documents/collections/344?page=
1 

Please share this information with your community networks and email
listservs.  We will keep you posted on any updated information we receive.

Stay safe Georgia ,

 <https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaPrepare?ref=hl> 

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