Storm Preparations

While it's anyone guess as to whether the "Frankenstorm" is going to affect the Washington D.C. market but we tend to follow the "its better to be safe than sorry" mantra when it comes to large storms. With that said here is a list of items to that would be good to have in the case of emergency, some tips on preparing your home and contact information for the tri-state area. We hope that everyone stays safe and if there is anything that we can do to help please don't hesitate to contact any of us.

Suggested Household Supplies

• Plenty of batteries
• Candles
• Case of bottled water per person
• Loaf of bread per person
• Jar of PB or some other source of protein that doesn’t require refrigeration
• Canned meats/beans with Pop tops/pull tabs
• can opener (manual)
• Dry Matches/Lighters with plenty of fuel - just be careful of candles/fire hazards
• Fruits/Veggies that don’t need refrigeration or cooking
• Check supply of all Rx and regular medications
•  First Aid Supplies
• Clean laundry – because you may not be able to do it for a few days
• Paper products, Toilet Paper, paper towels
• Pet Supplies
• Non –electric charging source (for cell phones, laptops, etc.)
• Battery operated radio – with plenty of batteries
• Full tanks of gas in all vehicles

Preparing Your Home

Make sure to check outside for anything that could become a projectile and move it indoors or secure it somehow – potted plants, patio furniture, trash cans, etc.  and if you have a gas grill – make sure any spare propane tanks are put somewhere safe – keeping in mind you should never store them in an entirely enclosed area.  Additionally, should the grill become your cooking source, do not bring it too close to the house and never use it inside of the house or a garage and make sure you have a full tank.

Important Links

Weather Channel Update:

http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/hurricane-sandy-winter-storm-20121025

Virginia

Fairfax County Emergency Management:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/oem/
Loudoun County
http://www.loudoun.gov/index.aspx?NID=725
Orange County Emergency Management:
http://orangecountyva.gov/emerg_manage/index.asp

Maryland

Frederick County Emergency Management:
https://frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?nid=2001
Frederick County Emergency Preparedness:
https://frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?NID=4541
Montgomery County Emergency Management:
http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/oemtmpl.asp?url=/content/homelandsecurity/index.asp
Montgomery County Emergency Preparedness:
http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=/content/pio/news/preparedness.asp

DC

http://hsema.dc.gov/page/emergency-management

FEMA

www.mema.state.md.us/
http://www.vaemergency.com/
dcema.dc.gov