[K3CAL] Director of MEMA Message to Marylander's concerning Wednesday & Thursday weather

[Dennis N3QHC]

TO:  ALL CALV ARES STATIONS

DATE:  June 12, 2013

 

Read message below from Maryland Emergency Management Agency, MEMA.  Source
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http://news.maryland.gov/mema/2013/06/12/mema-urges-maryland-residents-to-pr
epare-for-potential-severe-weather-wednesday-and-thursday/ 

 

73, Dennis N3QHC

 

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MEMA URGES MARYLAND RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR POTENTIAL SEVERE WEATHER
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

June 12, 2013

 

REISTERSTOWN, MD (June 12, 2013) - With forecasters predicting a high risk
for severe weather over the next two days, the Maryland Emergency Management
Agency is urging residents to be prepared for strong storms that might
affect the area. Although much of Maryland has a chance of thundershowers
today, the National Weather Service says the greatest risk for severe
weather in the state will be on Thursday.

Residents are reminded to:

*	Make sure cell phones and other portable devices are fully charged
and consider purchasing and charging spare batteries.

*	Have a disaster supply kit with bottled water, non-perishable food
(with a hand-operated can opener), a first aid kit, portable   radio and
flashlight with extra batteries, toiletries, special items needed for pets
or infants, prescription medicine, a change of clothes and bedding. The kit
will be helpful if you have to evacuate quickly or if you are without power.

*	Keep some cash available in case ATM machines are not available.

*	Have copies of important documents such as home and property
insurance policies, driver's licenses, health insurance cards, etc.

*	Know where you would meet other members of your family if your home
is not safe.

*	Remember that in the immediate aftermath of a serious event,
wireless communications systems may be overloaded. Text family members to
let them know you are safe so voice calls for emergency agencies can go
through.

Follow local weather forecasts in your area for the next two days to learn
if there are any warnings in your specific area and take appropriate
actions.

The following websites have preparedness information for severe storms and
other emergencies:

Maryland Emergency Management Agency:  <http://www.mema.maryland.gov/>
www.mema.maryland.gov. MEMA also is on Twitter @MDMEMA and you may follow us
on Facebook  <https://www.facebook.com/MDMEMA>
https://www.facebook.com/MDMEMA.

Federal Emergency Management Agency:  <http://www.ready.gov/> www.ready.gov

American Red Cross:  <http://www.redcross.org/> www.redcross.org

Centers for Disease Control:  <http://www.cdc.gov/> www.cdc.gov

 

 

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