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By DAN SKELDON
Catastrophic damage will occur: Wellbuilt framed homes can sustain severe
damage with loss of most of the roof
structure and/or some exterior walls. Most
trees will be snapped or uprooted and power
poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles
will isolate residential areas. Power outages
will last weeks to possibly months. Most of
the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or
months.
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A recent house elevation by Baumgardner House Lifting out of Egg Harbor Township.
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Surroundings
Bring in any loose items, such as garbage
cans and lawn furniture, and pick up any
debris in the yard that can act as a projectile
during high winds, before a storm arrives.
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Trees
Trim your risk of damage by cutting weak tree
branches,alongwithbranchesthatarepositioned
over structures, which could be broken by high
winds and cause property damage.
Seals
Make sure caulking around windows and
doors is in good shape and not cracked,
broken or missing. Fill any holes or gaps
around pipes or wires that enter your building.
Roofs
Inspect your roof and overhang to look for
signs of wear or damage. Have your roof
inspected to make sure the roof sheathing
is well-connected.
Attached Structures
Have porches, carports, entryway canopies
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Be Register Ready
before the next storm hits
www.shorenewstoday.com
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Residents should plan ahead for pets care in an emergency, just as they would their own.
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When a hurricane is
36 hours from arriving
When a hurricane is
18-36 hours from arriving
When a hurricane is
six-18 hours from arriving
When a hurricane is
six hours from arriving
If youre not in an area that is recommended for evacuation, plan to stay at home
or where you are and let friends and family
know where you are.
Close storm shutters and stay away from
windows. Flying glass from broken windows
could injure you.
Turn your refrigerator or freezer to the
coldest setting and open only when
necessary. If you lose power, food will last
longer. Keep a thermometer in the refrigerator to check the food temperature when
the power is restored.
Turn on your TV or radio or check your
city/county website every 30 minutes to get
the latest weather updates and emergency
instructions.
www.shorenewstoday.com
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Storm surge has the power to carry your boat far away from its original location.
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Zone 1 Brigantine
Zone 2 Atlantic City, Corbin City, Egg Harbor Township (West
Atlantic City, Seaview Harbor, Anchorage Point, Sea Village Marina),
Galloway Township (areas east of Route 9), Longport Borough,
Margate City, Ventnor City
Zone 3 Absecon City, Egg Harbor Township (remaining areas),
Estell Manor City, Galloway Township (areas west of Route 9),
Linwood City, Northfield City, Pleasantville City, Port Republic City,
Somers Point City
Zone 4 Egg Harbor City, Hamilton Township, Weymouth Township
Zone 5 Buena Borough, Buena Vista Township, Folsom Borough,
Town of Hammonton, Mullica Township
This information was obtained from readyatlantic.org.
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With FEMAs updated free app you can get weather alerts from the
National Weather Service for up to five locations across the nation.
You can receive alerts on severe weather happening anywhere
in the country, even if your phone is not located in the area, making
it easy to follow severe weather that may be threatening your
family and friends, especially now as the height of hurricane
season approaches.
Emergency responders and disaster survivors are increasingly
turning to mobile devices to prepare for, respond to and recover from
disasters, said Craig Fugate, FEMA administrator. This new feature
empowers individuals to assist and support family and friends before,
during, and after a severe weather event.
Mobile apps are an essential way to receive the life-saving severe
weather warnings. According to a recent survey by Pew Research,
40 percent of Americans have used their smartphone to look up
government services or information.
The new weather alert feature adds to the apps existing features
including a customizable checklist of emergency supplies, maps of
open shelters and Disaster Recovery Centers, and tips on how to
survive natural and manmade disasters.
Other key features of the app include:
Safety Tips: Tips on how to stay safe before, during, and after more
than 20 types of hazards, including floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and
earthquakes.
Disaster Reporter: Users can upload and share photos of damage
and recovery efforts.
Maps to Disaster Resources: Users can locate and receive driving
directions to open shelters and disaster recovery centers.
Apply for Assistance: The app provides easy access to apply for
federal disaster assistance.
Information in Spanish: The app defaults to Spanish-language
content for smartphones that have Spanish set as their default language.
The FEMA app is available for free in the App Store for Apple devices
and Google Play for Android devices.
For more information see https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app. If you
already have the app downloaded, you can update it so the weather
alerts take effect.
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Rio Grande firemen clear a downed tree along Route 47 in Rio Grande June 21, 2016. Experts say its important to disconnect appliances and
other equipment in an outage in case of a momentary power surge that can damage computers and other devices.
Ready.gov, the national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate
and empower Americans to prepare for and
respond to emergencies, offers the following
tips for staying safe in a power outage:
Only use flashlights for emergency lighting;
candles can cause fires.
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.
Most food requiring refrigeration can be kept
safely in a closed refrigerator for several
hours. An unopened refrigerator will keep
food cold for about four hours. A full freezer
will keep the temperature for about 48 hours.
Take steps to remain cool if it is hot outside.
In intense heat when the power may be off
for a long time, consider going to a movie
theater, shopping mall or cooling shelter that
may be open in your community. If you remain
at home, move to the lowest level of your
home, since cool air falls. Wear lightweight,
light-colored clothing. Drink plenty of water,
even if you do not feel thirsty.
Putonlayersofwarmclothingifitiscoldoutside.
Neverburncharcoalforheatingorcookingindoors.
Never use your oven as a source of heat. If the
power may be out for a prolonged period, plan to
go to another location (the home of a relative or
friend, or a public facility).
Turn off or disconnect appliances and other
equipment in case of a momentary power surge
that can damage computers and other devices.
Consider adding surge protectors.
If you are considering purchasing a
generator for your home, consult an
electrician or engineer before purchasing
and installing one.
Onlyusegeneratorsawayfromyourhomeand
never run a generator inside a home or garage,
or connect it to your homes electrical system.
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If a hurricane is approaching, residents should be prepared to leave immediately if an evacuation order is issued.
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Follow these steps to keep your water safe during and after flood
conditions, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Use bottled water that has not been exposed to flood waters if it
is available.
If you dont have bottled water, you should boil water to make it
safe. Boiling water will kill most types of disease-causing organisms
that may be present.
If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle,
and draw off the clear water for boiling.
Boil the water for one minute, let it cool, and store it in clean
containers with covers.
If you cant boil water, you can disinfect it using household bleach.
Bleach will kill some, but not all, types of disease-causing organisms
that may be in the water.
If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle,
and draw off the clear water for disinfection.
Add 1/8 teaspoon (or 8 drops) of regular, unscented, liquid household
bleach per each gallon of water. Stir it well and let it stand for at least
30 minutes before you use it.
Store disinfected water in clean containers with covers.
If you have a well that has been flooded, the water should be tested
and disinfected after flood waters recede. If you suspect that your
well may be contaminated, contact your local or state health
department or agriculture extension agent for specific advice.
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