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PREPAREDNESS
Because of its
location, Branford is susceptible to a number of
potential natural or manmade disasters. These include;
hurricanes, winter storms, flash floods, tornados and
hazardous material incidents.
Being prepared
for emergencies is crucial when at home, work or
school.
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can
force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace,
school or can confine you to any one of these places.
Although, local officials will be on the scene during
and after a disaster, they cannot reach everyone right
away. Therefore, the best way to insure your family’s
safety is to be prepared for a disaster.
FAMILY DISASTER PLAN
Where will you
be when disaster strikes? How will you find each other?
Families should be prepared for all hazards that could
effect their area. Branford Office of Emergency
Management urges all families to develop a family
disaster plan.
o Develop
an out-of-state contact that all family members can
contact if separated.
o Determine
evacuation routes
o Know
shelter locations
o Make
arraignments for pets
o Know
how to shut off utilities
o Store
3 day supply of non-perishable food
o Store
3 gals. of water per day per person for a 3 day minimum.
FAMILY DISASTER KITS
Assemble kits
in easy to carry packs or bags.
o Basic
first aid kit
o Battery
operated radio, flashlight & spare batteries.
o Copies
of all important paperwork (insurance plans—deeds etc.)
o Prescription
medications for 3 days
o Special
items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
o Credit
cards, cash and spare car keys
WEATHER ADVISORIES
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH
is issued whenever Tropical Storm conditions are
possible
in a specified area of the Watch, usually within 36
hours
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A TROPICAL STORM WARNING
is issued whenever Tropical Storm conditions are
expected
in the specified area of the Warning, usually within 24
hours.
A HURRICANE WATCH
is issued whenever Hurricane conditions are
possible
in the specified area of the Watch, usually within 36
hours. During a Hurricane Watch, prepare to take
immediate action to protect your family and property in
case a Hurricane Warning is issued.
A HURRICANE WARNING
is issued whenever Hurricane conditions are
expected
in the specified area of the Warning, usually within 24
hours.
OTHER INFORMATION SOURCES
Þ http://www.ready.gov
Þ http://www.fema.gov
Þ http://www.cdc.gov
Þ http://www.ct.gov/demhs/
Þ http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
Þ http://www.weather.com
Þ http://www.redcross.org
Þ http://www.branford-ct.gov
Þ http://www.branfordpolice.com
Þ http://www.branfordfire.com
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