Governor Cuomo Offers Assistance to States in Path of Hurricane Michael
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Hurricane Michael is currently moving northwestward through the southern
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At the Governor's direction
Flood Safety Tips
If traveling during heavy rain, please drive with care and keep these safety tips in mind:
* DO NOT attempt to drive over a flooded road. Turn around and go another way.
* DO NOT underestimate the destructive power of fast-moving water. Two feet of fast-moving flood water will float your car. Water moving at two miles per hour can sweep cars off a road or bridge.
* Leave early to avoid being marooned on flooded roads.
* Follow recommended routes. DO NOT ignore emergency detours to view flooded areas.
* As you travel, monitor NOAA Weather Radio and local radio broadcasts for the latest information.
* Watch for washed-out roads, earth-slides, broken water or sewer mains, loose or downed electrical wires, and falling or fallen objects.
* Watch for areas where rivers or streams may suddenly rise and flood, such as highway dips, bridges, and low areas.
* If you are in your car and water begins to rise rapidly around you, abandon the vehicle immediately.
Prepare for flooding and severe weather
* Know the county in which you live and the names of nearby cities. Severe weather warnings are issued on a county basis.
* Learn the safest route from your home or business to high, safe ground should you have to leave in a hurry.
* Develop and practice a 'family escape' plan and identify a meeting place if family members become separated.
* Make an itemized list of all valuables including furnishings, clothing and other personal property. Keep the list in a safe place.
* Stockpile emergency supplies of canned food, medicine and first aid supplies and drinking water. Store drinking water in clean, closed containers.
* Have a portable radio, flashlights, extra batteries and emergency cooking equipment available.
* Keep your automobile fueled. If electric power is cut off, gasoline stations may not be able to pump fuel for several days. Have a small disaster supply kit in the trunk of your car.
* Find out how many feet your property is above and below possible flood levels. When predicted flood levels are broadcast, you can determine if you may be flooded.
* Keep materials like sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting and lumber handy for emergency water-proofing
Have disaster supplies on hand, including:
* Flashlight and extra batteries
* Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
* First aid kit and manual
* Emergency food and water
* Non-electric can opener
* Essential medicines
* Checkbook, cash, credit cards, ATM cards
Hurricane Preparedness
* Know the hurricane risks in your area - learn the storm surge history and elevation of your area
* Learn about local community's sheltering plans, including the location of official shelters
* Pay attention to the news. Know the Emergency Alert System radio and television stations in your area that will carry official information. Also, monitor NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts, if possible
* Learn the warning signals and evacuation plans of your community
* Have at least a one-week supply of medications on hand
* Determine if your family has any special needs and develop a plan for meeting those needs
* For example: If you have a family member on a life-support system, does your electric utility know about it? Individuals with special needs or others requiring more information should contact their County Emergency Management Office
* Make plans now on what to do with your pets should you be required to evacuate your residence.
* Teach all family members, including children, how and when to call 911 or your local EMS phone number
* Post emergency telephone numbers by phones or save them in your contacts on your cell phone
* Discuss with family members what they should do in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane or severe storm. Pick two places to meet: a spot outside your home for an emergency, such as a fire, and a place away from your neighborhood in case you cannot return home
* Designate an out-of-area friend or relative whom separated family members should call to report their whereabouts. Make certain all family members have the phone number
* Install safety features in your residence such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers
* Know how and when to turn off water, gas and electricity in your home
* Check your home and property for potential hazards to see what actions need to be taken to ensure your safety and to protect your belongings
* Review your insurance policy. Flood damage is not usually covered by homeowner's insurance. Inventory household items with photograph
* Obtain and store materials, such as plywood, necessary to properly secure your home
* Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts
* Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed of dead wood
* If applicable, determine where to move your boat in an emergency
For more safety tips for all types of weather events, visit the DHSES website at www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/safety-info/index.cfm.
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