Keep Informed: Listen to your radio and television stations for the projected storm path. A Hurricane Watch means there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours. A Hurricane Warning means that a hurricane is expected to strike your area within 24 hours or less with sustained winds of 74 mph or more and dangerously high water.
Before the storms hits: Be sure to clean up leaves in your yard and any leaves or debris that may have collected in the area of storm drains. This will help with preventing neighborhood flooding.
Prepare for Prolonged Power Outages: DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 IF YOUR POWER GOES OUT. CALL YOUR ELECTRIC COMPANY
PECO - 1-800-841-4141
PPL - 1-800-342-5775
MET ED/FIRST ENERGY - 1-888-544-4877
Have on hand: 1) Flashlights with new batteries 2) Battery-operated Radio with new batteries 3) Spare new batteries 4) Fully charge your cell phone and laptops 5) Plenty of blankets and 6) Plenty of warm clothing.
Other Items to have on hand: 1) First-aid kit and 2) Enough of the following for 3 days for each member of your family: non-perishable food (don't forget the non-electric can opener), bottled water, essential medicine, food and water for pets, and diapers and formula for infants.
Secure Outside Furniture, Toys and Garden Items. If they can't be brought indoors, anchor items so that the winds can't toss them around.
If you live in a flood prone area, be prepared to evacuate when officials tell you. It is a good idea to keep your cars fueled in case of an evacuation order. Pack a go-bag for each member of your family and be sure to include the following: Change of clothing, essential medicine, sturdy shoes/boots, personal care items, and diapers and formula for infants.
If you are evacuated, avoid areas of flooding. If you can't see the center line in the roadway, turn around. IT IS ILLEGAL IN PA TO IGNORE ROAD CLOSED SIGNS! NEVER drive through flooded roadways...TURN AROUND - DON'T DROWN !!
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