Hurricane Ike Information & Help <\/p>\n
Texans, <\/p>\n
Are you prepared for Hurricane Ike? <\/p>\n
If you live in the coastal bend, be prepared for Hurricane Ike. If
\nyour city tells you to evacuate, please do so for your safety. Pay
\nattention to the weather channel or sign up for Accessible Hazard
\nAlert System- Individual Notification (AHAS-IN) at
\nhttp:\/\/deaflink.com\/ahas\/ahas.html
\n. AHAS-IN will notify you through e-mail or text messaging about
\nemergencies. You can also view an ASL video explaining what AHAS-IN is
\nabout. <\/p>\n
If you need a ride or a place to stay, call the Texas Information and
\nReferral Service at 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905 through relay. They will
\nhelp you find a ride out or a shelter to stay at until everything is
\nover. <\/p>\n
Whether you decide to evacuate or not, there are some things you
\nshould do to prepare for the hurricane:<\/p>\n
– Board up your home. Use at least \u00bd inch plywood to board up any
\nwindows or glass doors in your home. Sometimes insurance companies
\nwill not cover hurricane damages if the individual did not take action
\nto protect their home! Be proactive. <\/p>\n
– Pick up any loose items in your yard. Protect your home and
\nyourself from flying debris during the hurricane or tornadoes that may
\ndevelop after the hurricane. Even a small piece of plastic can be
\ndeadly. <\/p>\n
– Take pictures of all your valuables you will not be taking with
\nyou. If something happens to your home, you will have evidence of your
\nvaluables for your insurance company. <\/p>\n
– Load up on canned\/non-perishable foods and clean bottled water.
\nEven if you’re evacuating, make sure you have plenty of food you can
\nreturn home to. When you return back home from your evacuation, you
\nmay not have any electricity or clean running water for weeks. <\/p>\n
– Do all of your laundry and dishes. Like mentioned before, you may
\nnot have any electricity or clean water for weeks so load up on clean
\nclothes and dishes that will last you for a while. <\/p>\n
– Load up on battery-powered or wind-up flashlights and batteries.
\nWhen the electricity goes out, you will need some light to help you
\nout. Do not use candles as they can set your house on fire and then
\nyou\u2019ll have no shelter from the hurricane. <\/p>\n
– Fill up your car and plan your evacuation route. Make sure you\u2019re
\nready to go at a moment\u2019s notice and know where you go. <\/p>\n
– Take important things with you when you evacuate. Don\u2019t forget to
\nbring your prescription medicine, medical supplies, important
\ndocuments (including driver\u2019s license, Social Security card, proof
\nof residence, insurance information, wills, deeds, birth and marriage
\ncertificates, etc.), bedding, clothing, your mobile phone, extra
\nbatteries, flashlights, canned food and bottled water, your car keys,
\nand maps. You may not need some of these things for where you\u2019re
\nevacuating to, but you may need them when you come back home. <\/p>\n
– Communicate with your family and close friends. Make sure people
\nknow where you are in case of an emergency (other than the hurricane).
\nIf you are following family or friends during evacuation, pick a
\nmeeting place in case the group gets separated. <\/p>\n
– Pay attention to tornadoes that may occur during or after the
\nhurricane. Tornadoes are the most dangerous things that can kill or
\ninjure people during or after a hurricane. Stay inside of a room that
\nhas no windows and is in the closest to the middle of the house. <\/p>\n
You can find more information about how to prepare and survive
\nthrough a hurricane on the internet. Think before you do something.
\nHelp each other. Please be careful. <\/p>\n
Sincerely, <\/p>\n
Katherine Murch <\/p>\n
Miss Deaf Texas 2007-2009 <\/p>\n
Email: K.Murch@yahoo.com <\/p>\n
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