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Making plans for your family is extremely important.Don’t forget to plan for the animals in your life, too!

More Pet Planning information available at: www.tangiparishohsep.org/Pets.html

Don’t forget your PETS!

Family Disaster Supply KitWater, Food, Clothing & Bedding, First Aid Supplies, Tools & Emergency Supplies,

and Special Items

WATER

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD

CLOTHING AND BEDDING

FIRST AID SUPPLIES

TOOLS AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES SPECIAL ITEMS

Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the supply kit in the trunk of your car. Change your stored water supply every 6 months so it stays fresh. Replace your stored food every 6 months. Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a year. Replace batteries, update clothes, etc.

You don’t. Just assume any downed power line is live –

and deadly. A downed line can electrify anything it

touches, including you. Keep your distance, and call

us to report it at 1-800-ENTERGY (368-3749). Get the

facts about power line safety at entergylouisiana.com.Larry Tatman, Construction & Maintenance Senior Mechanic

How do I know if that’s a live wire?

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Minimal Damage. Winds 74-95 mph.Storm surge generally 4-5 ft. above normal.

Moderate Damage. Winds 96-110 mph.Storm surge generally 6-8 ft. above normal.

Extensive Damage. Winds 111-130 mph.Storm surge generally 9-12 ft. above normal.

Extreme Damage. Winds 131-155 mph.Storm surge generally 13-18 ft. above normal.

Catastrophic Damage. Winds greater than 155 mph.Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft. above normal.

MEASURING HURRICANE STRENGTHThe Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

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Hurricane / Tropical Weather TermsHere are some common hurricane related terms used by weather-casters and forecasters. Hurricane season runs from June through November.Tropical Disturbance: An area of thunderstorms in the tropics that maintain its identity for at least 24 hours. A very common phenom-enon in the tropics.Tropical Depression: An organized system of clouds and thunder-storms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained surface winds of 38 mph or less.Tropical Storm: An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained surface winds of 39 to 73 mph.Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical storm conditions are POSSIBLE in the specified area of the watch, usually within 36 hours.Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical storm conditions are EXPECT-ED in the specified area of the warning, usually within 24 hours.Hurricane: An intense tropical system with a well defined circula-tion and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or greater.Hurricane Watch: Hurricane condition are POSSIBLE in the speci-fied area of the Watch, usually within 36 hours.Hurricane Warning: Hurricane condition are EXPECTED in the specified area of the Warning, usually within 24 hours.Small Craft Advisory: When a hurricane moves within a few hun-dred miles of the coast, small-craft owners should not venture out into the open ocean.

PUBLIC SHELTER INFORMATIONShelters are operated by trained individuals and ensure that the safety, security, and basic needs of its residents are met.What to bring to a shelter?

What NOT to bring?

RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMLouisiana Emergency Alert System

emergency information.AlexandriaBaton RougeCrowleyLafayetteLake CharlesNew OrleansNortheastRustonShreveport

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Hurricane Season 2010 - Are you ready?Hurricane season will began on June 1st and will continue through November 30. Unfortunately, many of us don’t begin preparing for a storm until we know that it is brewing, but NOW is the time to prepare yourself, your family, and your community. To take action, ask youself the following questions:

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Travel Trailer/Mobile Home SafetyNo travel trailer or mobile home — no matter how new

it is — can be a safe shelter from storm force winds.

Any individual who lives in a travel trailer should pay close attentionto radio and television reports to receive important informationfrom local and state officials concerning hurricane precautions.

Should we EVACUATE??If parish or state officials

tell you to evacuate...

www.tangisafe.com985-748-3211

TANGIPAHOA PARISH OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Disaster Preparedness is an INDIVIDUAL responsibility.Don’t be a victim! Take Charge of your own disaster preparedness.

Stock emergency supplies in a 3-day kit!

Download the Tangi Alert System!

When a hurricane watch is issued...A watch is when hurricane conditions are possible in the specified area of the watch usually within 36 hours.

When a hurricane warning is issued...A warning means that hurricane conditions are EXPECTED in the specified area of the warning usually within 24 hours.

If you are at home:

If officials indicate evacuation is necessary:

If you evacuate...Shut off water, gas and electricity at the main source. Leave during daylight hours if possible.

If you stay...Tune to local news media, keep calm, stay indoors (even if the “eye” passes directly in your path), shelter your family in the house opposite of the wind’s direction.

When the hurricane strikes...Stay indoors, avoid using the phone, don’t attempt to drive anywhere, and don’t weather the storm in your boat or recreational vehicle.

When the hurricane is over...Even though the storm has passed, there still may be life-threatening dangers waiting outside.

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