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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 minutes ago via HootSuite
  2. If you live in a #hurricane prone area, know your evacuation routes & the shelters locations close to your home & workplace. #imprepared about 19 hours ago via HootSuite
  3. #Hurricanes can cause extensive #flooding in coastal AND inland areas. Visit floodsmart.gov for information on flood insurance 7:04 AM May 30th via web
  4. Preparing for #Hurricanes can be daunting. Visit ready.gov/hurricanes for all the information u need to know before, during & after a storm 9:34 AM May 29th via web
  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 7:43 AM May 23rd via web
  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 6:57 AM May 22nd via web
  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 7:27 AM May 21st via web
  8. The Pacific #hurricane season began 3 days ago & Tropical Depression #ALETTA has already formed, learn how to prepare @ ready.gov/hurricanes 6:56 AM May 18th via web
  9. When making an family communication plan for emergencies, consider your family's unique needs ready.gov/considerations 7:43 AM May 17th via web
  10. #SafetyTip: During a wildfire close all shutters/blinds/heavy non-combustible window coverings to reduce radiant heat ready.gov/wildfires 10:45 AM May 16th via web
  11. If you're insterested in #SpaceWeather you can sign up for alerts from the NOAA/Space Weather Prediction Center: go.usa.gov/pqz 7:23 AM May 15th via web
  12. There are lots of accidents that can happen in your home, learn how you can prepare for them: ready.gov/accidental-eme… 12:01 PM May 14th via web
  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 11:17 AM May 11th via web
  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 8:03 AM May 10th via web
  15. Know the difference between a watch & a warning: Watch = the potential for bad weather exists. A warning = bad weather is happening now 9:04 AM May 8th via web
  16. Flood losses are not typically covered under renter or homeowner’s insurance policies, find out how to get coverage at floodsmart.gov 9:17 AM May 7th via web
  17. Slow Friday? Take FEMA's new online training "Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone" emilms.fema.gov/IS909/index.htm 11:06 AM May 4th via web
  18. There's a new preparedness campaign in town! We're happy to introduce @GetReadyHawaii getreadyhawaii.org #Hawaii #PrepperTalk 8:37 AM May 3rd via web
  19. #SafetyTip: Know the most common hazards in ur area & what actions u should take before/during/after they occur ready.gov/be-informed 10:11 AM May 1st via web
  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 8:31 AM Apr 30th via web