Get prepared ahead of the storm
As Hurricane Sandy moves inland, the American Red Cross reminds local residents to be prepared as those in Fayette and surrounding counties could experience power outages, flooding and other weather-related difficulties.
Following is a list of preparations from the Red Cross for residents ahead of the storm:
Make a kit: Check emergency kits, which should contain a three-day supply of water for each person in the household, along with nonperishable food, flashlights, a battery-operated radio and first aid kit. A full list of emergency supplies for a kit can be found on the attached page.
Have a plan: Finalize and practice individual family plans for possible community evacuations. In addition, residents should become familiar with their community’s hurricane response plan. Red Cross videos are available to help get prepared, including information on severe weather preparedness and how to get ready for winter weather.
Stay informed: Identify how local authorities will notify community members during a disaster and how they relay their messages, whether through local radio, TV or NOAA Weather Radio stations or channels. Stay updated with weather reports and understand the difference between weather alerts such as watches and warnings. Share this information with others. Those with downloadable application devices can download American Red Cross apps by searching for the name in the search bar.