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DEStormInfo

  1. Have out of state contact to phone, text, tweet if local systems down. Include in family/friends network #prepareDE mobile.twitter.com
  2. Keep an eye on the weather. Know conditions before you drive, ponding possible. Rain heavy leaves can bring limbs down. #prepareDE #netDE
  3. Don't wait. Get info on tornado & storm safety NOW @prepareDE.org & spc.noaa.gov/faq #netDE
  4. Stock bottled H2O when on sale. In emergency, you need 1 gallon per person per day for at least 3 days & don't forget pets @PrepareDE #netDE
  5. Use spring to learn more about family emergency preparedness: free presentations - RSVP-856-5815, Citizen Corps-659-2243. @prepareDE #netDE
  6. Before fully leafed out, it's a good time to remove limbs overhanging or close to power lines & house. Save storm damage later #prepareDE
  7. While kids are home & weather clear, stage an evacuation drill at your house. Celebrate success w/treats & discuss it #netDE #prepareDE.org
  8. Kids home on break? Good time to get them involved in reviewing/planning emergency plan & supplies. Important but fun task! #prepareDE.org
  9. While weather is clear, check Tornado Safety & FAQ at NOAA or Storm Prediction Center. Go to spc.noaa.gov/faq & spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/sa…
  10. Hi winds can bring limbs down on power lines. Safely clear arnd your lines but have 3 day emergency supplies for back up. #prepareDE.org
  11. Vehicle emergency supplies: flashlights, reflectors, water, portable radio, phone charger, snacks, blanket, boots. Personalize yours #netDE
  12. Don't drive over or touch downed power lines. Ponding on road can hide washouts or deep holes. Be safe as storm passes. #netDE
  13. IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP If you are close enough to hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Take shelter in a storm #netDE
  14. Warmer weather week. Good time to practice emergency evacuation w/family, a fire drill or flood warning, celebrate success w/ treats #netDE
  15. Every day w/out snow is one more to review emergency plan, supplies, evac destination. Got copies of docs?#netDE
  16. Know indoor space heaters well before use, check w/heater dealers. Keep clear of flammables. Have ventilation for fuel-fired heaters #netDE
  17. Wind & extremely low temps can be harmful. If outdoors, keep skin covered, especially kids. Provide shelter & water for pets. #netDE
  18. Wind advisory in DE til 5 am, gusts to 45mph. Secure yard items. Shelter pets. Downed limbs could take out power lines. #netDE
  19. Off & on lite snow, gusty winds thru out DE, low nite temps can cause icy roads. Good time to stay in, bake cookies for yr Valentine #netDE
  20. If roads are messy, give road crews room to clear. Low nite temps could cause icy AM drive. Know conditions, allow time to stay safe. #netDE