In case you missed our Hurricane Preparedness Presentation by Jessica Waters, Public Information Officer and Communications Specialist form the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency, here it is:
Hurrciane Preparedness Presentation
Hurrciane Preparedness Presentation
STORM PREPARATION
What to do Before a Storm
Prepare a plan for evacuation.
Have a supply kit that could include:
Create a list of key agencies you may need to monitor or contact. If possible, use the phone apps when available, as you may not have access to a computer.
Here are some suggested agencies to monitor:
Mobile Emergency Management Agency
Baldwin County Emergency Management AgencyBaldwin weather alerts (requires signup)
Hurricane Awareness
Mobile / Pensacola NWS
Ready.gov : Hurricane Information
Hurricane Preparedness
National Hurricane Center
NOAA Coastal Services Center
Alabama Emergency Management Agency
STORM PREPARATION
What to do Before a Storm
Prepare a plan for evacuation.
Have a supply kit that could include:
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Water, one gallon per person per day, for at least three days
- Food, non-perishable; at least a three-day supply
- Manual can opener
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert (extra batteries)
- Flashlight (extra batteries)
- First-aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Local maps (or updated GPS) showing evacuation routes
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
- Pet supplies (if applicable)
- Week’s supply of medication
- Identification for every person
- Emergency contact information
- Insurance information
- Health care information
Create a list of key agencies you may need to monitor or contact. If possible, use the phone apps when available, as you may not have access to a computer.
Here are some suggested agencies to monitor:
Mobile Emergency Management Agency
Baldwin County Emergency Management AgencyBaldwin weather alerts (requires signup)
Hurricane Awareness
Mobile / Pensacola NWS
Ready.gov : Hurricane Information
Hurricane Preparedness
National Hurricane Center
NOAA Coastal Services Center
Alabama Emergency Management Agency