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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thanks Jonathan this is very helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> towntalk-bounces@riverdale-park.org [mailto:towntalk-bounces@riverdale-park.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jonathan W. Ebbeler<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, August 27, 2011 8:15 AM<br><b>To:</b> towntalk@riverdale-park.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [RP TownTalk] Hurricane Preparedness and Contact Numbers<br><b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Friends/Neighbors –<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Please use the following numbers for hurricane related incidents: </span></strong><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Prince George’s County launches "Hurricane Hotline"</span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>:</span></strong><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'> </span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'> Starting Saturday, August 27 at 2:00 PM</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></b><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'> 301-352-1290</span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Report downed trees and blocked roads</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>: Department of Public Works: 301-864-1803 (Riverdale Park) 301-350-0500 (PG County)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fire Department: </span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Riverdale Park Fire Department – 301-927-0356 (911 in an emergency)</span></strong><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Police Department:</span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'> Riverdale Park Police Department – 301-927-4343 (911 in an emergency)</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Electrical Outages</span><o:p></o:p></u></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>PEPCO</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>: Use 1-877-737-2662 to report outages. Choose option 2 to report downed wires. Outage maps are available online at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&et=1107316262103&s=1562&e=001WWcAJZiRdDj4P17lNchorjoRo7f-e_Se5lgUAj8EPE1D9f1ija79J4_xHbU_0oc8JelHVgSXQt2K4RYLYBQq9p4wuu_mTJ7KBXzvAKjAqAfRBmrNm0KC5Q==" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>www.pepco.com</span></a>. Click on the Your Home tab and select the Outages the Emergency Preparedness page.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>BGE</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>: Call 1-877-778-2222<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Sandbags</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>: Unfortunately they are not available from the town or County, please contact your local hardware store.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#268F20'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>As Hurricane Irene continues her destructive path there are things that we all should be doing today in the meantime:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>DEVELOP A FAMILY PLAN<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family. Know your home's vulnerability to </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'><a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/storm_surge.shtml"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>storm surge</span></a>, <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/inland_flood.shtml"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>flooding</span></a> and <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/high_winds.shtml"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>wind</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane hazard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may not be your home but within your community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. These should be measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds of miles.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Make a plan now for what to do with </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>your <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/pet_plan.shtml"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>pets</span></a> if you need to evacuate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/supply_kit.shtml"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Disaster Supply Kit</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Use a <a href="http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>NOAA weather radio</span></a>. Remember to replace its battery every </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333'>6 months, as you do with your smoke detectors.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Take First Aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes (in the future)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>CREATE A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Water</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Food</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - at least enough for 3 to 7 days<br>— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices<br>— foods for infants or the elderly<br>— snack foods<br>— non-electric can opener<br>— cooking tools / fuel<br>— paper plates / plastic utensils <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Blankets / Pillows, etc.</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Clothing</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Special Items</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - for babies and the elderly<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Flashlight / Batteries</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Radio - </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Battery operated and NOAA weather radio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Telephones - </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Keys</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Toys, Books and Games</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Important documents</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag<br>— insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Tools</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - keep a set with you during the storm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Vehicle fuel tanks filled</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pet care items<br></span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>— proper identification / immunization records / medications<br>— ample supply of food and water<br>— a carrier or cage<br>— muzzle and leash <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Prince George's County will open its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 6820 Webster Street in Hyattsville, tomorrow, Saturday, August 27 at Noon. Throughout the storm and aftermath, regular updates will be provided to the public and press through press releases as well as through social media at @CountyExecBaker on Twitter and on Facebook at "County Executive Rushern Baker." <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Additionally, Prince George's County has activated a non-emergency "Hurricane Hotline" at <strong>301-352-1290</strong>. The hotline will be operational from 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27 for at least 48 hours. Residents are urged to only use 9-1-1 for emergencies only. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Other critical hurricane information from Prince George's County:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Prince George's County is <strong>not</strong> distributing sand bags to residents;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Prince George's County has schools, community centers, and government buildings available to use as possible shelters. If a shelter is opened public and press will be immediately notified by EOC;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> The Prince George's County Department of Environmental Resources will be physically monitoring the six high hazard dams that are in the County;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> All Prince George's County public safety agencies have increased staffing in anticipation of Hurricane Irene;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>For more information on preparing for emergencies, citizens may visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&et=1107316262103&s=1562&e=001WWcAJZiRdDjXvoE2k_rGAbIf8DR3gJd82Bk75xPJkqdhR8aCBxJSIZ2oAp72l5gpEC8BzF1QhyKf3T-zl01wOJ6-HNJaZWqOioW3o0xJOPk=" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>www.Ready.gov</span></a> or <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&et=1107316262103&s=1562&e=001WWcAJZiRdDiAzqHyUFvQksYPZ--AHCSU765jWgAQvRsrXhINJyPLkqPkEO08jsfhfHGqvuHaMzCFgQnCAmlULEAEhV1tAVaQhkJ1J6J3BD8=" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>Listo.gov</span></a> for tips on creating family emergency plans and putting together emergency supply kits. Residents can also visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&et=1107316262103&s=1562&e=001WWcAJZiRdDgOo1bOlzXvV4ewvQSwOJsbvJDz67-0ntSQ8RGQL54LP_4ILR1-CR_4KfFxSp_v4R7LJb8xBPvwPfk_-Fi3CKkmkXxSqReaRmPBHLReb0E_CA==" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>www.redcross.org</span></a> to download the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&et=1107316262103&s=1562&e=001WWcAJZiRdDgOgYKxkcdP4w3LFGx-vD-LCM0CgtbG3eQ3tUq75mF9GjxbbjG-GLzNvRlUHaDuxlDByMcgXEfhXJcBmnY22rT96JM_bbbSfMgtp1WaFPqNWXzNayw-VRBHtn3-PUxiPZFcOTNT1w_VheDImBYgQhwX-brVeXXzXX2m8-C2bjZ-1pn9xNXVu8q8KOdSW165CCcWqLrAWvBdqQ==" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>Be Red Cross Ready- Hurricane Checklist</span></a>. It is also possible to track Hurricane Irene's path at this link: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&et=1107316262103&s=1562&e=001WWcAJZiRdDgt33Wxrty0huQ7-bbvKnsJlHbiQr1oGK-jYOoFKFhWkbAjUsr03wtwhPQyyXB2DeHivbgCMQo0fdMounRSBaXKBfd9qTOIRQhD3w3w0rt-xQmdmtGWeOjb" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#IRENE</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p></div></body></html>