Hurricane Preparedness

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Stay informed on the latest weather and storm information at www.weather.gov.

Being prepared for an emergency can save lives. Are you prepared? Here are preparedness tips from the National Hurricane Center:

DEVELOP A FAMILY PLAN - Your family's plan should be based on your vulnerability to the Hurricane Hazards. You should keep a written plan and share your plan with other friends or family.

CREATE A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT - There are certain items you need to have regardless of where you ride out a hurricane. The disaster supply kit is a useful tool when you evacuate as well as making you as safe as possible in your home.

SECURE YOUR HOME - There are things that you can do to make your home more secure and able to withstand stronger storms.

ONLINE VULNERABILITY INFO - There are web sites that can give you information about your communities vulnerability to specific hazards. These include hurricanes as well as other weather related hazards.

Washington DC Office

Address:

2055 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington , District of Columbia 20515

United States

Phone:

(202) 225-4261

Fax:

(202) 225-4382

Glen Allen District Office

Address:

4201 Dominion Blvd

Suite 110

Glen Allen , Virginia 23060

United States

Phone:

(804) 401-4120

Fax:

(804) 270-4643

Yorktown District Office

Address:

307 Main Street

P.O Box 162

Yorktown , Virginia 23690

United States

Phone:

(757) 527-6270

Fax:

(757) 898-2859