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Hurricane Season Preparedness
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about hurricane preparedness in honor of the start of hurricane season!
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, with activity typically peak between August and October. While Connecticut may not experience hurricanes as often as states down south, our communities - including Meriden - can still face significant impact from tropical storms and hurricanes including flooding, power outages, downed trees, and dangerous road conditions.
Even if a storm makes landfall hundreds of miles away, Connecticut can still experience heavy rainfall, strong winds, coastal flooding, and extended power outages.
Here are some safety tips on how to stay safe before, during, and after a hurricane occurs.
Tip # 1 Prepare your Home before the Storm.
Luckily, hurricane advisories are often made public several days before potential landfall, giving time to prepare.
Before a storm arrives:
Tip # 2 Stay Informed.
Meriden participates in CT ALERT is a statewide system that enables state and local 911 emergency communication centers to provide essential information quickly in a variety of emergency situations. By signing up you will be informed via text, phone call and/or email during emergencies in the Meriden area including public health threats, dangerous weather, fires and public safety incidents. To register text your zip code to 888-777 OR sign up at www.ctalert.gov. Our Department will also post safety tips and updates on our Facebook page and website, especially if we anticipate to open an emergency shelter or charging station.
Tip # 3 Safety During and After the Storm
During the storm, stay indoors and away from windows, avoid unnecessary travel, and, if you need to venture outdoors, never walk or drive through floodwaters.
After the storm ends, watch for downed power lines - report them to your electrical company. If you lost power and have a generator, use it outdoors only away from windows and doors. Check in on neighbors, especially older adults and those who may need assistance. And - be careful during cleanup. Wear protective clothing and use appropriate face coverings or masks if cleaning mold or other debris.
Hurricane season is a reminder that preparedness starts long before a storm appears in the forecast. For more information on how you can be prepared for a hurricane or tropical storm please visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes.
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By meridenhealthtalkIn this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are talking about hurricane preparedness in honor of the start of hurricane season!
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, with activity typically peak between August and October. While Connecticut may not experience hurricanes as often as states down south, our communities - including Meriden - can still face significant impact from tropical storms and hurricanes including flooding, power outages, downed trees, and dangerous road conditions.
Even if a storm makes landfall hundreds of miles away, Connecticut can still experience heavy rainfall, strong winds, coastal flooding, and extended power outages.
Here are some safety tips on how to stay safe before, during, and after a hurricane occurs.
Tip # 1 Prepare your Home before the Storm.
Luckily, hurricane advisories are often made public several days before potential landfall, giving time to prepare.
Before a storm arrives:
Tip # 2 Stay Informed.
Meriden participates in CT ALERT is a statewide system that enables state and local 911 emergency communication centers to provide essential information quickly in a variety of emergency situations. By signing up you will be informed via text, phone call and/or email during emergencies in the Meriden area including public health threats, dangerous weather, fires and public safety incidents. To register text your zip code to 888-777 OR sign up at www.ctalert.gov. Our Department will also post safety tips and updates on our Facebook page and website, especially if we anticipate to open an emergency shelter or charging station.
Tip # 3 Safety During and After the Storm
During the storm, stay indoors and away from windows, avoid unnecessary travel, and, if you need to venture outdoors, never walk or drive through floodwaters.
After the storm ends, watch for downed power lines - report them to your electrical company. If you lost power and have a generator, use it outdoors only away from windows and doors. Check in on neighbors, especially older adults and those who may need assistance. And - be careful during cleanup. Wear protective clothing and use appropriate face coverings or masks if cleaning mold or other debris.
Hurricane season is a reminder that preparedness starts long before a storm appears in the forecast. For more information on how you can be prepared for a hurricane or tropical storm please visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes.