<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear friends and neighbors,</div>
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<div>As the tropical storm approaches I wanted to send along some good advice from our neighbor Heather Blanchard on being prepared (she is very good about that sort of thing). Below you will see a good outline of what every house should have for emergency supplies. </div>
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<div>Also, please remember to secure items in your yard that could get loose and cause damage--lawn furniture, decorations, etc. </div>
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<div>If you have significant damage, trees down, etc during the storm please report it to our police at 301-927-4343 and they will coordinate with public works for cleanup.</div>
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<div>BE SAFE! </div>
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<p>CHECK YOUR EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT<br>Your home emergency preparedness kit, should include flashlights, a NOAA Weather Radio with fresh batteries, spare batteries, non-perishable food and a can opener, a supply of fresh water for at least three days, a first-aid kit, essential medications for those who use prescriptions, diapers and wipes if necessary, pillows and blankets or sleeping bags. Persons with special medical needs should evaluate their situations, review their plans and, if necessary, make arrangements for assistance if they are unable to be without power for more than a few hours.</p>
<p><br>Please visit Ready.gov for more information and a checklist of household items you should have on hand in your emergency supply kit:<br><a href="http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html" target="_blank">http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html</a></p>
<p><br>PREPARE YOUR HOME<br>Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.<br>Secure your home by closing shutters, and securing outdoor objects or bringing them inside.<br>
Turn off utilities as instructed. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.<br>Turn off propane tanks.<br>Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.<br>
CURRENT <br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Vernon Archer, Mayor<br>Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland<br></p></div>