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If it feels like the hurricane preparedness shopping list is long, Virginia is offering a small break on the cost next week, May 25 to May 31 and Aug. 7 to Aug. 9.

During that week, consumers may purchase, sales-tax free, hurricane preparedness items on a qualifying list.

Hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30.

Items on the list include batteries, reusable ice packs, flashlights, battery-operated lanterns, portable radios, duct tape, bottled water, cellphone chargers, fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Most items must have a selling price of $60 or less. The exceptions are chain saws selling for less than $350 and portable generators and generator power cords and inverters and power cables, which must have a selling prices of $1,000 or less per item.

Retailers may also absorb the tax on other items for customers during the sales tax holiday period, but they have to pay the tax on those items.

Qualifying items for the sales tax holiday $60 OR LESS artificial ice, blue ice, ice packs and reusable ice

batteries, excluding car or boat batteries

portable, selfpowered light sources, such as flashlights, batterypowered lanterns and glow sticks

portable, selfpowered radios

two-way radios

weather band radios and NOAA weather radios

tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths and other flexible waterproof sheeting

bungee cords and rope

ratchet straps

duct tape

carbon monoxide detectors

$350 OR LESS

gas-powered chain saws

smoke detectors

fire extinguishers

gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers

non-electric food storage coolers, including insulated food storage lunch bags

bottled water

manual can openers

storm shutter devices

cellphone chargers

first aid kits

chain saw accessories, such as chains, chain saw bar and nose lubricants, twocycle motor oil, chain sharpeners and files, bars, wrenches, carrying case and scabbards, safety apparel and repair parts

$1,000 OR LESS

portable generators and generator power cords

inverters and inverter power cables.

– VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION

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Storm surge inundation zones

NORTH CAROLINA

4-5 feet flooding areas 6-8 feet flooding areas 9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas Area not included Other localities Other states

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CHECKLIST Here’s what you need in a good hurricane/ disaster kit:

clothing: include rain gear and sturdy shoes

first aid kit (see right), medicines and prescription drugs, and a list of your doctors, medications and allergies

water – at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days food – at least enough for 3 to 7 days nonperishable packaged or canned food / juices

foods for infants or the elderly

nonelectric can opener

cooking tools and fuel paper plates and plastic utensils

blankets and pillows

matches in a waterproof container

phones: fully charged cell phone with an extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set

cash (with some small bills) and credit cards (banks and ATMs might not be available)

prescription eyewear special items for babies and the elderly toiletries, hygiene items whistle to signal for help dust mask, to help filter contaminated air flashlight and batteries radio (batteryoperated) fire extinguisher

keys

toys, books, games

paper and pen/pencil

important documents in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag: insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card(s)

toolbox

sunscreen

vehicle, with fuel tank filled

pet care items: ID, immunization records, medication, food and water, a carrier or cage, a muzzle and leash

Sources: National Hurricane Center, Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Emergency Management

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must-haves

optional items

two pairs of Latex or other sterile gloves

scissors

sterile dressings

tweezers

soap and antibiotic towelettes

petroleum jelly or other lubricant

antibiotic ointment

aspirin or other pain reliever

burn ointment

anti-diarrhea medication

adhesive bandages (variety of sizes)

antacid

eye wash solution

laxative

thermometer

Source: ReadyVirginia.gov

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norfolk STORM SURGE MAP

EVACUATION ROUTE Chesapeake Bay

64

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Residents east of I-64 (outside interstate loop) should use I-64 west toward Richmond.

Residents west of I-64 (inside interstate loop) should use I-64 east toward Suffolk.

SOURCE: Esri

PORTSMOUTH

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264

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FOR A CLOSER LOOK

Storm surge inundation zones 4-5 feet flooding areas 6-8 feet flooding areas 9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas Area not included

VIRGINIA BEACH

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CHESAPEAKE

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Other localities

E-mail: james.redick@norfolk.gov

Other states

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tips for keeping you safe through the storm POWER OUTAGE SAFETY Use a flashlight or battery-operated lantern for emergency lighting, not candles.

Turn off electrical equipment you were using when the power went out.

Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer.

If you use a computer, keep files and operating systems backed up regularly, either on recordable CDs, DVDs, an external hard drive, or a remote backup service. If you must evacuate, take the backup files with you. Consider buying extra batteries and a power converter if you use a laptop computer.

Get a high-quality surge protector for all of your computer and home theater equipment.

If you have an electric garage door opener, find out where the manual release lever is located.

Have a standard corded telephone or cell phone that doesn’t require electricity.

GENERATOR SAFETY

WATER SAFETY

Buy a generator listed with the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM).

To treat water, first filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee filter to remove solid particles.

If you use a generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a generator to a home’s electrical system.

Follow generator directions. Do not use indoors, including inside a garage, due to dangerous carbon monoxide buildup.

Have adequate ventilation and follow proper refueling practices.

Be sure to let the generator cool down before refueling.

Bring it to a rolling boil for one full minute and cool 30 minutes or; Add 12 drops of 2 percent tincture of iodine per gallon or; Add 16 drops of unscented liquid chlorine bleach per one gallon of water.

Let stand 30 minutes or; Use water purification tablets.

FLOOD SAFETY

AFTER THE FLOOD

Avoid or leave areas subject to sudden flooding. These include dips and low-lying spots.

If fresh food has come into contact with floodwaters, throw it out.

Avoid already flooded and highvelocity flow areas. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams.

Never drive through flooded roadways as the depth of the water is not always obvious. Turn around and go another way. If the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants, sweeping them away.

Use caution at night when it is more difficult to recognize flood dangers.

Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams, particularly during threatening conditions.

Children should never play with high water, storm drains or viaducts.

Boil drinking water before using. Wells should be pumped out and the water tested for purity before drinking. Call your public health authority for more information.

Seek necessary medical care at the nearest hospital. Food, clothing, shelter and first aid are available from the American Red Cross and other relief organizations.

Do not visit disaster areas. Your presence might hamper rescue and other emergency operations.

Electrical equipment should be checked and dried before being returned to service.

Use flashlights (not lanterns, torches or matches) to examine buildings.

Flammables may be inside.

Report broken utility lines to appropriate authorities.

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USE 911 ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY

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All numbers are area code 757 unless noted.

All numbers are area code 252.

Chesapeake 382-6504 Norfolk 441-5600 Portsmouth 393-8338 Suffolk 514-4536 Virginia Beach 385-8585 Franklin 562-8581 Southampton County 653-2100

Isle of Wight County 365-6308 Surry County 294-5205 Accomack County 789-3610 Chincoteague 336-3155 Northampton County 678-0411 Hampton 727-1208 Newport News 269-2900

Gloucester County 804-6931390 James City County 564-2140 Poquoson 868-3510 Williamsburg 259-7200 York County 890-3600

Bertie County 794-5302 Chowan County 482-8484 Currituck County 232-2115 Camden and Pasquotank counties and Elizabeth City 385-4444 or 338-0935 Dare County (Nags Head)

475-5655 Gates County 357-5569 Hertford County 358-7861 Hyde County (Ocracoke) 524-0806 Perquimans County 426-7029 Tyrell County 796-2613 Washington County 793-4114

transportation VDOT Highway Helpline 800-367-7623 or 511 (in-state) North Carolina

highway information 877-DOT-4YOU (368-4968) or 511 (in-state)

service groups All area codes are 757 unless noted.

American Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia 446-7700

Salvation Army, Hampton Roads VA Area Command 543-8100

insurance Virginia State Corporation Commission 800-552-7945

N.C. Department of Insurance 800-546-5664 or 919-807-6750

utilities and communications All area codes are 757 unless noted Cox Communications 224-1111 Charter Communications 888-438-2427 Dominion Virginia Power/ Dominion North Carolina Power 866-366-4357 Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative 252-995-5616 or 866-511-9862

Ocracoke Island (Tideland EMC) 800-637-1079 or 252-943-3046 Virginia Natural Gas 877-572-3342 Columbia Gas of Virginia 800-543-8911 Verizon 800-837-4966 CenturyLink 888-723-8010

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saffir-simpson scale

watch vs. warning A HURRICANE WATCH is issued by the National Hurricane Center to advise a specific area that hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. If a watch is issued for your area, you should monitor storm reports on radio and television and implement your family’s preparedness plan.

If you live in a vulnerable area, consider leaving early to avoid traffic tie-ups.

A HURRICANE WARNING is issued by the Hurricane Center when sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are expected within 36 hours in a specified area. Precautions to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

2015 storm names Ana

Henri

Odette

Bill

Ida

Peter

Claudette

Joaquin

Rose

Danny

Kate

Sam

Erika

Larry

Teresa

Fred

Mindy

Victor

Grace

Nicholas

Wanda

Here are the expected effects of different categories of hurricanes as measured by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

CATEGORY 1

CATEGORY 2

CATEGORY 3

CATEGORY 4

CATEGORY 5

Sustained winds 74-95 mph

Sustained winds 96-110 mph

Sustained winds 111-129 mph

Sustained winds 130-156 mph

Damage Some may occur to building structures, primarily unanchored mobile homes (mainly pre-1994 construction).

Damage Some roof material, door and window damage occurs. Considerable damage to mobile homes (mainly pre-1994 construction) likely.

Damage Some structural damage to houses and buildings occurs with a minor amount of wall failures.

Mobile homes (mainly pre-1994 construction) are destroyed.

Damage Some wall and roof failures on houses will occur. Complete destruction of mobile homes (primarily pre’94 construction) is likely, as is extensive damage to doors and windows.

Sustained winds 157 mph or higher Damage Roofs will fail on many homes. Some buildings will collapse, and smaller buildings will be blown over or away.

Destruction likely of mobile homes built in any year.

Extensive window and door damage.

Trees, outages Nearly all trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months.

Trees Numerous large branches will snap. Some trees will be uprooted, especially on saturated ground.

Power outages Many areas will experience power outages with some downed power poles.

Trees Numerous large branches break. Many trees are uprooted or snapped.

Power outages Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely results in outages for a few to several days.

Trees Many snap or are uprooted, blocking numerous roads.

Power outages Near total power loss is expected, with outages lasting several days or weeks.

Trees Most trees will be snapped or uprooted.

Power outages Electricity likely will be out for weeks.

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portsmouth STORM SURGE MAP

EVACUATION ROUTE 337

664

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Storm surge inundation zones 6-8 feet flooding areas

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Residents north of I-264 should use U.S. 17 north to U.S. 258 and Va. 32 south in Isle of Wight County, or Va. 337 west and I-664 north to U.S. 17 north, then U.S. 258 and Va. 32 south to Va. 10 west toward Smithfield.

Residents south of I-264 should use I-264 west to U.S. 58 and U.S. 460 west toward Suffolk.

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PORTSMOUTH EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Battalion Chief Spence Campbell Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management

Other localities

Phone: (757) 393-8338

Other states

Web: www.portsmouthva.gov/eoc/

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know the plan Update your family plan every year before hurricane season. Everyone should have a role, including children. Keep a checklist of plan items and check it periodically throughout hurricane season. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact so all your family members have a single point of contact.

Know your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind.

Know where you will evacuate to. Share the name, address and phone number with your family.

Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911.

Locate a safe room or safest areas in your home, usually an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows or exterior walls that can provide a second level of protection from airborne debris.

In a multiple story home, the area beneath a stairwell is a good safe room.

Closets, bathrooms and utility rooms are other options.

Plan to safeguard your home. Check or purchase storm shutters or purchase, cut and store half-inch or thicker plywood.

Check your insurance coverage. Flood damage is not usually covered by standard homeowner’s insurance and must be purchased separately.

Store your disaster supplies and emergency items in the safe room.

If a family member requires life support equipment, make plans for them. Register with your city or county office of emergency management for a special care shelter. Bring supplies and medication for three days and special equipment. Ask your medical supply vendor about any services they provide in the event of a hurricane and/or power failure.

Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet.

Know plans for your pets if you stay or evacuate (pets are not allowed in shelters). Ask your veterinarian or humane society about microchipping your pets in case they are separated from you during a disaster. Have photos of your pets for identification purposes.

kids and hurricanes Preparing for a hurricane or other natural disasters can be stressful, but factor in keeping kids occupied, and the challenge is even greater. Here are a few tips.

Make sure favorite stuffed toys, pillows or blankets are in your survival kit. Hurricanes are scary and it’s important to help kids feel secure.

Be sure to stock up and pack sanitary supplies for little ones, including diapers, pull-ups, wipes, toilet paper and tissues.

Make sure you have kids’ medications along with a few basic first-aid supplies including band-aids and pain relievers.

Have each child pack a special waterproof box of mementos and treasures. Include photos of family, pets or special friends.

Going without lights or TV can be stressful for kids. Make an art kit and include crayons, pencils, markers, scissors, glue and lots of paper to help them pass the time.

Cards, jacks, dominoes, and board games such as checkers are a great way keep their mind off the hurricane and play together.

Smartphones and tablets will run out of power quickly if a child is playing games on them to pass the time. Limit their time on those devices so they can be used in case of an emergency.

Most disaster relief food supplies like peanut butter are kid friendly, but you might also want to include their favorite non-perishable snacks and juice boxes along with your own food and water.

Put valuables, photos and copies of important papers in waterproof bags and store them in a safe place (i.e. safe deposit box), including photos of the exterior and interior or your home, photocopies of driver’s licenses, list of medications, important names, addresses, phone numbers (doctors, lawyers, insurance agents, family and friends), account numbers and policy numbers (health, flood, auto and home). Also make copies of treasured family photos and keep a backup of your computer data to help prevent total loss.

Stock and periodically evaluate your must-have supplies Use a NOAA weather radio and change the batteries every six months.

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Pack a few extra flashlights and batteries.

When the lights are out kids can shine the flashlight on the wall and make funny shadows or play “I Spy” in the dark by shining a flashlight on a particular item in the room.

There are several kid-friendly websites you and your family can visit to help your children understand hurricanes. Knowing what causes hurricanes and why we should prepare for them may help ease their anxiety and encourage them to help with your family’s disaster planning.

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suffolk STORM SURGE MAP

EVACUATION ROUTE 17

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CHESAPEAKE

NORTH CAROLINA

4-5 feet flooding areas 6-8 feet flooding areas 9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas Area not included

SUFFOLK EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION James T. (Jim) Judkins, Jr., Coordinator Division of Emergency Management

Other localities

Phone: (757) 514-4536

Other states

E-mail: jjudkins@suffolkva.us

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To download a PDF of the Suffolk storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to www.HamptonRoads.com/Storms

Web: www.suffolkva.us/em

REGISTERED NURSE HIRING EVENTS Sentara Healthcare would like to invite experienced and new graduate Registered Nurses to our Hiring Event. You will have the opportunity to meet with managers from a variety of specialties.

Monday, June 1, 2015 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sentara RMH Medical Center

Saturday, June 6, 2015 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden

2010 Health Campus Drive • Harrisonburg, VA 22801

6700 Azalea Garden Road • Norfolk, VA 23518

Questions, please e-mail afsadoff@sentara.com

Questions, please e-mail ejcreath@sentara.com

Bring your family to enjoy a day at the gardens while you meet with managers!

Bring copies of your Resume!

Visit sentaracareers.com for parking and other information about these events.

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EVACUATION ROUTE

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All Oceanfront residents and tourists should use I-264 to I-64 toward Suffolk.

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Storm surge inundation zones 4-5 feet flooding areas 6-8 feet flooding areas 9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas Area not included

NORTH CAROLINA

Knotts Island

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Other localities

Phone: (757) 385-1076 or (757) 385-8585

Other states

E-mail: eesutton@vbgov.com

To download a PDF of the Virginia Beach storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to www.HamptonRoads.com/Storms

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Residents should use I-64 west toward Richmond or U.S. Route 17 toward Gloucester.

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NORFOLK

FOR A CLOSER LOOK

HAMPTON CONTACT INFORMATION

NEWPORT NEWS CONTACT INFORMATION

POQUOSON CONTACT INFORMATION

YORK COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: (757) 727-1208

George Glazner

Michael Bryant

Stephen P. Kopczynski

E-mail:

Deputy Coordinator of

Coordinator of Emergency

Director of Emergency

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Emergency Management

Management

Management

Web: www.hampton.gov

Phone: (757) 269-2900

Phone: (757) 868-3510

Phone: (757) 890-3600

E-mail: gglazner@nnva.gov

E-mail: michael.bryant@

E-mail: flsafety@

Web: www.nngov.com

poquoson-va.gov

yorkcounty.gov

Web: www.ci.poquoson.va.us

Web: www.yorkcounty.gov

To download a PDF of the Peninsula storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to www.HamptonRoads.com/Storms

REGISTERED NURSE HIRING EVENTS Sentara Healthcare would like to invite experienced and new graduate Registered Nurses to our Hiring Event. You will have the opportunity to meet with managers from a variety of specialties.

Monday, June 1, 2015 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sentara RMH Medical Center

Saturday, June 6, 2015 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden

2010 Health Campus Drive • Harrisonburg, VA 22801

6700 Azalea Garden Road • Norfolk, VA 23518

Questions, please e-mail afsadoff@sentara.com

Questions, please e-mail ejcreath@sentara.com

Bring your family to enjoy a day at the gardens while you meet with managers!

Bring copies of your Resume!

Visit sentaracareers.com for parking and other information about these events.

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eastern shore

outer banks

STORM SURGE MAP

EVACUATION ROUTE VIRGINIA

MARYLAND Chincoteague

Moyock

NORTH CAROLINA

168 Coinjock

158

Tangier Island

Corolla

Sligo

158

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Elizabeth City

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ACCOMACK COUNTY

Currituck Sound

158

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Onley 13

Kitty Hawk

Albemarle Sound

Colington

Chesapeake Bay

Manteo

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Columbia

10 miles

4-5 feet flooding areas

Roanoke Island

Alligator River

Residents should use U.S. 64 west toward

Storm surge inundation zones Cape Charles

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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Kill Devil Hills Nags Head

Columbia, Williamston and Rocky Mount, or U.S. 158 north to Elizabeth City. Avoid the flood-prone U.S. 264 and Route 12 south of Buxton.

Manns Harbor

Wanchese

Stumpy Point

Rodanthe Waves

264

Salvo 12

6-8 feet flooding areas

Pamlico Sound

9-12 feet flooding areas 13-18 feet flooding areas

Swan Quarter

Area not included Toll ferry

Other states

ACCOMACK COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION

Doug Jones Deputy Director of Emergency Management

Hollye B. Carpenter, EMS Director/Chief and Coordinator of Emergency Management

Phone: (757) 789-3610

Northampton County Department of EMS

E-mail: safety@co.accomack.va.us

Phone: (757) 678-0411

Web: www.acdps.net

E-mail: hcarpenter@co.northampton.va.us

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12 WAYS YOU CAN PREPARE

FOR A HURRICANE: IF YOU LIVE IN AN AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY A HURRICANE OR SEVERE STORM, THE KEY TO REMAINING SAFE IS PROPER PLANNING.

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Update your Dominion account phone number at dom.com or call 1-800-222-0401. This will help you quickly report an outage if your lights go out.

Be sure to have your account information on hand when you call.

Stock up on non-perishable food, medicine, baby supplies and pet food.

7.

Keep extra cash on hand; automatic teller machines or banks don’t operate without power.

8.

Review evacuation routes.

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10.

Have at least 3 gallons of fresh water per person on hand.

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Make sure you have a battery-operated radio, multiple flashlights and a battery-operated clock and fan along with extra batteries.

12.

Post a list of contents on your freezer door to minimize the number of times you open it.

Monitor official weather bulletins.

If you have pets, make sure you have provided for them as well.

Keep your vehicle’s fuel tank full.

If a family member uses life-sustaining medical equipment, review emergency plans and make arrangements to relocate if necessary.

If you lose power, turn off major appliances such as heat pumps, water heaters and stoves. Unplug other appliances such as TVs, stereos, microwaves and computers. This will prevent damage to appliances and possible overloads to the company’s system when power is restored.

For more tips on hurricane and severe storm preparations, visit our website at dom.com/stormpreparation.

To report an outage call 1-866-366-4357