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wait until the last minute.)
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Stock
up on canned provisions, water, batteries, etc
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Make
sure you have a hand held can opener, matches
and propane tanks filled.
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Secure
lawn furniture and other loose outdoor material
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Tape,
board, or shutter windows to prevent shattering.
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Wedge
sliding glass doors to prevent their lifting
from their tracks.
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Gather
items you will need during the evacuation period
(i.e. medications, clothing, Re-Entry Card,
first aid kit, etc.)
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WHEN
A HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED FOR OUR AREA
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LEAVE
EARLY – in daylight if possible.
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Shut
off water, electricity, and LP gas at main
stations.
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Travel
light – take small valuables and papers –
Don’t forget your RE-ENTRY
CARD!
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Care
for pets – remember public shelters will not
take pets.
Some motels do, so make your reservations
early.
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Lock
up your home.
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Drive
carefully and be patient! |
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WHEN
THE HURRICANE WARNING HAS EXPIRED
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Stay
tuned for official return bulletins on radio and
TV. Be certain you will be allowed on Dauphin Island before
attempting to return. You
may contact the Mobile County EMA for
confirmation of re-entry.
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Drive
carefully; watch for dangling electrical wires,
undermined and flooded roads, flooded low spots.
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Do
not sightsee.
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Report
damaged water, sewer, and electrical lines to
the local authorities.
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Use
caution re-entering your home.
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If
you decide to stay during a hurricane, please
contact the Police Department and give your
name, address, and telephone number of next of
kin!
Advise them of the location you will be
staying during the hurricane. If
you choose to stay, and later change your mind,
it may be too late!
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For more information contact Stacy T. Mallon at
Town Hall (251) 861-5525 or e-mail stamallon@townofdauphinisland.org
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