Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Assemble an Emergency Storm Kit For Future Outages That May Occur
• Flashlights and fresh batteries
• Battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries
• Land line phone with cord (Cordless phones require electricity to operate)
• Battery-powered or windup alarm clock
• A supply of bottled water (one gallon per person per day)
• Non-perishable foods that require no heating
• Blankets, bedding, or sleeping bags and a change of clothes
• First Aid Kit and prescription medications
• Hand-operated can opener
• Special items for infants, the elderly or family members with special needs
• Hand tools such as a hammer, screwdriver; scissors; duct tape; plastic garbage bags; paper and pencil; waterproof matches; household bleach
• Identification and copies of important family documents in a waterproof container
• Emergency Services and Atlantic City Electric telephone numbers
Collect and store these items ahead of time in order to save valuable time and to be prepared in the event of a wide variety of potential emergencies. Check the links under Additional Resources to our Federal, State and local Emergency Management Agency partners for additional information on preparations for potential emergencies.
http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/emergency/alert/
Nancy M. Alexander
Stone Harbor and Avalon NJ Real Estate
