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  1. During an extended power outage, ATMs & credit card machines may not work. Include extra $$ in your emergency kit #imprepared
  2. If you live in a #hurricane prone area, know your evacuation routes & the shelters locations close to your home & workplace. #imprepared
  3. #Hurricanes can cause extensive #flooding in coastal AND inland areas. Visit floodsmart.gov for information on flood insurance
  4. Preparing for #Hurricanes can be daunting. Visit ready.gov/hurricanes for all the information u need to know before, during & after a storm
  5. #Tornadoes are not always clearly visible; they can be obscured by rain or low-hanging clouds. Learn how to prepare at ready.gov/tornadoes
  6. It’s Nat’l #SmallBiz Week in the US, make sure your biz is prepared in the case of an emergency: owl.li/aPUAu #SBW2012
  7. #SafetyTip: In an emergency, cellular voice networks may not work. Make sure everyone in your family knows how to text ready.gov/get-tech-ready
  8. The Pacific #hurricane season began 3 days ago & Tropical Depression #ALETTA has already formed, learn how to prepare @ ready.gov/hurricanes
  9. When making an family communication plan for emergencies, consider your family's unique needs ready.gov/considerations
  10. #SafetyTip: During a wildfire close all shutters/blinds/heavy non-combustible window coverings to reduce radiant heat ready.gov/wildfires
  11. If you're insterested in #SpaceWeather you can sign up for alerts from the NOAA/Space Weather Prediction Center: go.usa.gov/pqz
  12. There are lots of accidents that can happen in your home, learn how you can prepare for them: ready.gov/accidental-eme…
  13. Show Mom u really love her by giving her an emergency kit, u'll both sleep better knowing she's prepared! ready.gov/build-a-kit #MothersDay
  14. U won't have time 2 search for the supplies u need or shop 4 them during an actual emergency, so build a kit today: ready.gov/build-a-kit
  15. Know the difference between a watch & a warning: Watch = the potential for bad weather exists. A warning = bad weather is happening now
  16. Flood losses are not typically covered under renter or homeowner’s insurance policies, find out how to get coverage at floodsmart.gov
  17. Slow Friday? Take FEMA's new online training "Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone" emilms.fema.gov/IS909/index.htm
  18. There's a new preparedness campaign in town! We're happy to introduce @GetReadyHawaii getreadyhawaii.org #Hawaii #PrepperTalk
  19. #SafetyTip: Know the most common hazards in ur area & what actions u should take before/during/after they occur ready.gov/be-informed
  20. In just 2 mins a home fire can become life-threatening & in 5 mins a residence can be fully engulfed in flames ready.gov/home-fires