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Know your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind.
Know where you will evacuate to. Share the name, address and phone number with your family.
Locate a safe room or safest areas in your home, usually an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows or exterior walls that can provide a second level of protection from airborne debris. In a multiple story home, the area beneath a stairwell is a good safe room. Closets, bathrooms and utility rooms are other options.
Store your disaster supplies and emergency items in the safe room.
Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet.
Know plans for your pets if you stay or evacuate (pets are not allowed in shelters). Ask your veterinarian or humane society about microchipping your pets in case they are separated from you during a disaster. Have photos of your pets for identification purposes.
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Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact so all your family members have a single point of contact.
Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911.
Plan to safeguard your home. Check or purchase storm shutters or purchase, cut and store half-inch or thicker plywood.
Check your insurance coverage. Flood damage is not usually covered by standard homeowner’s insurance and must be purchased separately.
If a family member requires life support equipment, make plans for them. Register with your city or county office of emergency management for a special care shelter. Bring supplies and medication for three days and special equipment. Ask your medical supply vendor about any services they provide in the event of a hurricane and/or power failure.
Put valuables, photos and copies of important papers in waterproof bags and store them in a safe place (i.e. safe deposit box), including photos of the exterior and interior or your home, photocopies of driver’s licenses, list of medications, important names, addresses, phone numbers (doctors, lawyers, insurance agents, family and friends), account numbers and policy numbers (health, flood, auto and home). Also make copies of treasured family photos and keep a backup of your computer data to help prevent total loss.
Stock and periodically evaluate your must-have supplies
Use a NOAA weather radio and change the batteries every six months.
Update your family plan every year before hurricane season. Everyone should have a role, including children. Keep a checklist of plan items and check it periodically throughout hurricane season. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Here’s what you need in a good hurricane/disaster kit:
water – at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days
food – at least enough for 3 to7 days
nonperishable packaged or canned food / juices
foods for infants or the elderly
nonelectric can opener
cooking tools and fuel
paper plates and plastic utensils
blankets and pillows
clothing: include rain gear and sturdy shoes
first aid kit (see right), medicines and prescription drugs, and a list of your doctors, medications and allergies
prescription eyewear
special items for babies and the elderly
toiletries, hygiene items
whistle to signal for help
dust mask, to help filter contaminated air
flashlight and batteries
radio (battery-
operated)
fire extinguisher
matches in a waterproof container
phones: fully charged cell phone with an extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set
cash (with some small bills) and credit cards (banks and ATMs might not be available)
keys
toys, books, games
paper and pen/pencil
important documents in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag: insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card(s)
toolbox
sunscreen
vehicle, with fuel tank filled
pet care items: ID, immunization records, medication, food and water, a carrier or cage, a muzzle and leash
Sources: National Hurricane Center, Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Emergency Management
CHECKLIST
must-haves two pairs of Latex or other sterile gloves
sterile dressings
soap and antibiotic towelettes
antibiotic ointment
burn ointment
adhesive bandages (variety of sizes)
eye wash solution
thermometer
optional items scissors
tweezers
petroleum jelly or other lubricant
aspirin or other pain reliever
anti-diarrhea medication
antacid
laxative
Source: ReadyVirginia.gov
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During that week, consumers may pur-chase, sales-tax free, hurricane prepared-ness items on a qualifying list.
Hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30.
Items on the list include batteries, reus-able ice packs, flashlights, battery-operated lanterns, portable radios, duct tape, bottled water, cellphone chargers, fire extinguish-ers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Most items must have a selling price of $60 or less. The exceptions are chain saws selling for less than $350 and portable gen-erators and generator power cords and in-verters and power cables, which must have a selling prices of $1,000 or less per item.
Retailers may also absorb the tax on oth-er items for customers during the sales tax holiday period, but they have to pay the tax on those items.
AUGUST 7-9 Sales-tax holiday on hurricane preparedness items
$60 OR LESS
artificial ice, blue ice, ice packs and reusable ice
batteries, excluding car or boat batteries
portable, self-powered light sources, such as flashlights, battery-powered lanterns and glow sticks
portable, self-powered radios
two-way radios
weather band radios and NOAA weather radios
tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths and other flexible waterproof sheeting
bungee cords and rope
ratchet straps
duct tape
carbon monoxide detectors
smoke detectors
fire extinguishers
gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers
non-electric food storage coolers, including insulated food storage lunch bags
bottled water
manual can openers
storm shutter devices
cellphone chargers
first aid kits
chain saw accessories, such as chains, chain saw bar and nose lubricants, two-cycle motor oil, chain sharpeners and files, bars, wrenches, carrying case and scabbards, safety apparel and repair parts
Qualifying items for the sales tax holiday
$350 OR LESS gas-powered chain saws
$1,000 OR LESS portable generators and generator power cords
inverters and inverter power cables.
photovoltaic devices that generate electricity– VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
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chesapeakeSTORM SURGE MAP
NORTH CAROLINA
64
264
264464
664
164
17
190
165
165
58
168
168
337
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Great DismalSwampNationalWildlifeRefuge
PrincessAnne Rd.
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LynnhavenBay
2 miles
CHESAPEAKE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATIONChesapeake Emergency Management
Phone: (757) 382-6504
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.cityofchesapeake.net
4-5 feet flooding areas
6-8 feet flooding areas
9-12 feet flooding areas
13-18 feet flooding areas
Area not included
Other localities
Other states
Storm surge inundation zones
64
64
13
264
264
17
17
17
13
13
464
225
58
58
168
337
60664
337
460
5 miles
SUFFOLK
NORFOLKNORFOLK
PORTSMOUTHPORTSMOUTH
VIRGINIABEACH
CHESAPEAKE
Residents should use interstates 64, 264, 464, or 664 east to U.S. 58 and 460 toward Suffolk.
SOURCE: Esri THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
EVACUATION ROUTE
FOR A CLOSER LOOK To download a PDF of the Chesapeake storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to pilotonline.com/weather/
ABOUT THE STORM SURGE MAPS
The storm surge maps are based on computer analysis of all potential hurricane tracks and shows where flooding might occur. The maps do not take into account heavy rainfall or the effect of wind-driven waves. Actual flood levels would depend on a storm’s course, strength and time of arrival in relation to normal tidal cycles. The flood threat is not limited to coastal areas, especially in Hampton Roads, where the region is laced with rivers, bays, streams and inlets.
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norfolkSTORM SURGE MAP
Chesapeake Bay
VIRGINIABEACH
CHESAPEAKE
PORTS-MOUTH
64
264
264
464
564
6413
13
60
337 Naval StationNorfolk
ElizabethRiver
WilloughbyBay
Laf
ayet
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170
194
168
58
165
460
1 mile
NORFOLK EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATIONJames Redick, director, Office of Emergency Preparedness & Response
Phone: (757) 441-5600
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.norfolk.gov/Emergency/
4-5 feet flooding areas
6-8 feet flooding areas
9-12 feet flooding areas
13-18 feet flooding areas
Area not included
Other localities
Other states
Storm surge inundation zones
Residents east of I-64 (outside interstate loop) should use I-64 west toward Richmond.
Residents west of I-64 (inside interstate loop) should use I-64 east toward Suffolk.
SOURCE: Esri THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
ChesapeakeBay
5 miles
64
64
6413
13
13
264
17
17
464
58
564
168
60664
460
VIRGINIABEACH
CHESAPEAKE
NORFOLKNORFOLKPORTSMOUTHPORTSMOUTH
SUFFOLKSUFFOLK
FOR A CLOSER LOOK To download a PDF of the Norfolk storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to pilotonline.com/weather/
EVACUATION ROUTE
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portsmouthSTORM SURGE MAP
264
264
135
17
17 464
564
164
58
664
664
337
460
337
Portsmouth
Blvd.
Airline
Blvd.
CHESAPEAKE
CHESAPEAKE
NORFOLK
SUFFOLK
CraneyIsland
ElizabethRiver
1 mile
PORTSMOUTH EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATIONBattalion Chief Spence Campbell
Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management
Phone: (757) 393-8338
Web: www.portsmouthva.gov/eoc/
4-5 feet flooding areas
6-8 feet flooding areas
9-12 feet flooding areas
13-18 feet flooding areas
Area not included
Other localities
Other states
Storm surge inundation zones
64
64
64
13
264
264
17
17
17
13
13
464
225
58
58
168
337
60664
337
460
5 miles
SUFFOLK
NORFOLKNORFOLK
VIRGINIABEACH
CHESAPEAKE
PORTSMOUTHPORTSMOUTH
SOURCE: Esri THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
ChesapeakeBay
Residents north of I-264 should use U.S. 17 north to U.S. 258 and Va. 32 south in Isle of Wight County, or Va. 337 west and I-664 north to U.S. 17 north, then U.S. 258 and Va. 32 south to Va. 10 west toward Smithfield.
Residents south of I-264 should use I-264 west to U.S. 58 and U.S. 460 west toward Suffolk.
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FOR A CLOSER LOOK To download a PDF of the Portsmouth storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to pilotonline.com/weather/
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POWER OUTAGE SAFETYUse a flashlight or battery-operated lantern for emergency lighting, not candles.
Turn off electrical equipment you were using when the power went out.
Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer.
If you use a computer, keep files and operating systems backed up regularly, either on recordable CDs, DVDs, an external hard drive, or a remote backup service. If you must evacuate, take the backup files with you. Consider buying extra batteries and a power converter if you use a laptop computer.
Get a high-quality surge protector for all of your computer and home theater equipment.
If you have an electric garage door opener, find out where the manual release lever is located.
Have a standard corded telephone or cell phone that doesn’t require electricity.
tips for keeping you safe through the storm
GENERATOR SAFETYBuy a generator listed with the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM).
If you use a generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a generator to a home’s electrical system.
Follow generator directions. Do not use indoors, including inside a garage, due to dangerous carbon monoxide buildup. Have adequate ventilation and follow proper refueling practices.
Be sure to let the generator cool down before refueling.
WATER SAFETYTo treat water, first filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee filter to remove solid particles.
Bring it to a rolling boil for one full minute and cool 30 minutes or;
Add 12 drops of 2 percent tincture of iodine per gallon or;
Add 16 drops of unscented liquid chlorine bleach per one gallon of water. Let stand 30 minutes or;
Use water purification tablets.
AFTER THE FLOODIf fresh food has come into contact with floodwaters, throw it out.
Boil drinking water before using. Wells should be pumped out and the water tested for purity before drinking. Call your public health authority for more information.
Seek necessary medical care at the nearest hospital. Food, clothing, shelter and first aid are available from the American Red Cross and other relief organizations.
Do not visit disaster areas. Your presence might hamper rescue and other emergency operations.
Electrical equipment should be checked and dried before being returned to service.
Use flashlights (not lanterns, torches or matches) to examine buildings. Flammables may be inside.
Report broken utility lines to appropriate authorities.
FLOOD SAFETYAvoid or leave areas subject to sudden flooding. These include dips and low-lying spots.
Avoid already flooded and high-velocity flow areas. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams.
Never drive through flooded roadways as the depth of the water is not always obvious. Turn around and go another way. If the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants, sweeping them away.
Use caution at night when it is more difficult to recognize flood dangers.
Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams, particularly during threatening conditions.
Children should never play with high water, storm drains or viaducts.
watch vs. warningA HURRICANE WATCH is issued by the National Hurricane Center to advise a specific area that hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. If a watch is issued for your area, you should monitor storm reports on radio and television and implement your family’s preparedness plan. If you live in a vulnerable area, consider leaving early to avoid traffic tie-ups.
A HURRICANE WARNING is issued by the Hurricane Center when sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are expected within 36 hours in a specified area. Precautions to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
2016 storm
namesAlex
Bonnie
Colin
Danielle
Earl
Fiona
Gaston
Hermine
Ian
Julia
Karl
Lisa
Matthew
Nicole
Otto
Paula
Richard
Shary
Tobias
Virginie
Walter
virginiaAll numbers are area code 757 unless noted.
vital contacts USE 911 ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY
Chesapeake 382-6504
Norfolk 441-5600
Portsmouth 393-8338
Suffolk 514-4536
Virginia Beach 385-8585
Franklin 562-8581
Southampton County 653-2100
Isle of Wight County 365-6308
Surry County 294-5205
Accomack County 789-3610
Chincoteague 336-3155
Northampton County 678-0411
Hampton 727-1208
Newport News 269-2900
north carolinaAll numbers are area code 252.
trans portation utilities and commun icationsAll area codes are 757 unless noted
Gloucester County 804-693-1390
James City County 564-2140
Poquoson 868-3510
Williamsburg 259-7200
York County 890-3600
Bertie County 794-5302
Chowan County 482-8484
Currituck County 232-2115
Camden and Pasquotank counties and Elizabeth City 385-4444 or
338-0935Dare County
(Nags Head)
475-5655Gates County
357-5569Hertford
County 358-7861
Hyde County (Ocracoke) 524-0806
Perquimans County 426-7029
Tyrell County 796-2613
Washington County 793-4114
VDOT Highway Helpline 800-367-7623 or 511 (in-state)
North Carolina
highway information 877-DOT-4YOU
(368-4968) or 511 (in-state)
service groupsAll area codes are 757 unless noted.
American Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia 446-7700
Salvation Army, Hampton Roads VA Area Command 543-8100
insuranceVirginia State Corporation Commission 800-552-7945
N.C. Department of Insurance 800-546-5664 or 919-807-6750
Cox Commun-ications 224-1111
Charter Commun-ications 888-438-2427
Dominion Virginia Power/ Dominion North Carolina Power 866-366-4357Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative 252-995-5616
or 866-511-9862
Ocracoke Island (Tideland EMC) 800-637-1079 or 252-943-3046
Virginia Natural Gas 877-572-3342
Columbia Gas of Virginia 800-543-8911
Verizon 800-837-4966
CenturyLink 888-723-8010
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suffolkSTORM SURGE MAP
SUFFOLK EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATIONJames T. (Jim) Judkins, Jr., Coordinator
Division of Emergency Management
Phone: (757) 514-4536
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.suffolkva.us/em
460
CHESAPEAKE
ISLE OF WIGHTCOUNTY
SOUTHAMPTONCOUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
66417
3213
1358
58
460
FranklinFranklin
Windsor PrudenBlvd.
258
32
10
SmithfieldSmithfield
258
17
164
Monitor-Merrimac
Bridge-Tunnel
337125
Holland Rd.
Wha
leyv
ille
Blvd
.
Carolina
Rd.
5 miles
4-5 feet flooding areas
6-8 feet flooding areas
9-12 feet flooding areas
13-18 feet flooding areas
Area not included
Other localities
Other states
Storm surge inundation zones
17
664
13
13
58
58
58
460
258
258
460
5 miles
Ivor
JamesRiver
620
32
32
32
10
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ISLE OF WIGHTCOUNTY
SOU
THA
MPT
ON
CO
UN
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SUFFOLK
SmithfieldSmithfield
WindsorWindsor
FranklinFranklin
Residents north of Route 125 should use U.S. 17 north to U.S. 258 and Va. 32 north to Va. 10 west toward Smithfield.
SOURCE: Esri THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
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virginia beachSTORM SURGE MAP
CHESAPEAKE
58
NORFOLK
64
64
264
13
13
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
BackBay
ATLANTIC OCEAN
165
168
60
Kempsv
ille
Rd.
Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Battlefield Blvd.
Oceana
NORTH CAROLINA Knotts Island
5 miles
VIRGINIA BEACH EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATIONErin Sutton
Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management
Phone: (757) 385-1076 or (757) 385-8585
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.vbgov.com/
4-5 feet flooding areas
6-8 feet flooding areas
9-12 feet flooding areas
13-18 feet flooding areas
Area not included
Other localities
Other states
Storm surge inundation zones
ChesapeakeBay
5 miles
64
64
13
13
264264
17
464
58
564
168
60
664
CHESAPEAKE
NORFOLKNORFOLK
PORTSMOUTHPORTSMOUTH
VIRGINIABEACH
Residents north of I-264 should use I-64 West toward Richmond.
Residents south of I-264 should take I-264 to I-64 East toward Suffolk.
All Oceanfront residents and tourists should use I-264 to I-64 toward Suffolk.
SOURCE: Esri THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
ATLANTICOCEAN
FOR A CLOSER LOOK To download a PDF of the Virginia Beach storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to pilotonline.com/weather/
EVACUATION ROUTE
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peninsulaSTORM SURGE MAP
ElizabethRiver
HAMPTON CONTACT INFORMATIONPhone: (757) 727-1208
E-mail:
Web: www.hampton.gov
NEWPORT NEWS CONTACT INFORMATIONGeorge Glazner
Deputy Coordinator of
Emergency Management
Phone: (757) 269-2900
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.nngov.com
POQUOSON CONTACT INFORMATIONMichael Bryant
Coordinator of Emergency
Management
Phone: (757) 868-3510
E-mail: michael.bryant@
poquoson-va.gov
Web: www.ci.poquoson.va.us
YORK COUNTY CONTACTINFORMATIONStephen P. Kopczynski
Director of Emergency
Management
Phone: (757) 890-3600
E-mail: flsafety@
yorkcounty.gov
Web: www.yorkcounty.gov
4-5 feet flooding areas
6-8 feet flooding areas
9-12 feet flooding areas
13-18 feet flooding areas
Area not included
Other localities
Other states
Storm surge inundation zones
MATTHEWSCOUNTY
GLOUCESTERCOUNTY
YORKCOUNTY
NORFOLK
Williamsburg
James River
York River
Chesapeake Bay
NewportNews
Hampton
32
199
143
664
10
5 miles
NORFOLK
Williamsburg
NewportNews
Hampton
Poquoson
Smithfield HamptonRoads
Bridge-Tunnel
Monitor-Merrimac
Bridge-Tunnel
258 64
64
64
17
17
17
MobjackBay
SURREYCOUNTY
Gloucester
Residents should use I-64 west toward Richmond or U.S. Route 17toward Gloucester.
SOURCE: Esri THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
ChesapeakeBay
NORFOLK
WILLIAMSBURG
SMITHFIELD
James River
York River
NEWPORTNEWS
HAMPTON
POQUOSON10
31
NORFOLK
WILLIAMSBURG
SMITHFIELD
NEWPORTNEWS
HAMPTON
POQUOSON
GLOUCESTERGLOUCESTER
258460
64
64
66417
17
5 miles
FOR A CLOSER LOOK To download a PDF of the Peninsula storm surge map and zoom in to look at your neighborhood, go to pilotonline.com/weather/
EVACUATION ROUTE
Sustained winds 74-95 mph
Damage Some may occur tobuilding struc-tures, primarily unanchored mobile homes (mainly pre-1994 construction).
Trees Numerous large branches will snap. Some trees will be uprooted, especially on saturated ground.
Power outages Many areas will experience power outages with some downed power poles.
Sustained winds 96-110 mph
Damage Some roof material, door and win-dow damage occurs. Consid-erable damage to mobile homes (mainly pre-1994 construction) likely.
Trees Numerous large branches break. Many trees are uproot-ed or snapped.
Power outages Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely results in outages for a few to several days.
Sustained winds 111-129 mph
Damage Some structural damage to houses and buildings occurs with a minor amount of wall failures. Mobile homes (mainly pre-1994 construction) are destroyed.
Trees Many snap or are uprooted, blocking numerous roads.
Power outages Near total power loss is expected, with outages lasting several days or weeks.
Sustained winds 130-156 mph
Damage Some wall and roof failures on houses will occur. Complete destruction of mobile homes (primarily pre-’94 construction) is likely, as is extensive damage to doors and windows.
Trees Most trees will be snapped or uprooted.
Power outages Electricity likely will be out for weeks.
Sustained winds 157 mph or higherDamage Roofs will fail on many homes. Some buildings will collapse, and smaller buildings will be blown over or away. Destruction likely of mobile homes built in any year. Extensive window and door damage. Trees, outages Nearly all trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months.
saffir-simpson scale Here are the expected effects of different categories of hurricanes as measured by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4 CATEGORY 5
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Corolla
MoyockMoyock
CoinjockCoinjock
Elizabeth City
Sligo
Southern Shores
Kitty Hawk
Colington
Manteo
ColumbiaColumbia
WancheseWancheseMannsHarborMannsHarbor
Stumpy PointStumpy Point
Swan QuarterSwan Quarter
Buxton
Hatteras
Frisco
OcracokeOcracoke
Avon
SalvoSalvo
Waves
RodantheRodanthe
Duck
Nags HeadKill Devil Hills
Alligator RiverAlligator River
Albemarle Sound
CurrituckSound
PamlicoSound
Residents should use U.S. 64 west toward Columbia, Williamston and Rocky Mount, or U.S. 158 north to Elizabeth City. Avoid the flood-prone U.S. 264 and Route 12 south of Buxton.
10 miles
12
12
94
12
64
168
158
158
158
264
VIRGINIAVIRGINIA
NORTHCAROLINA
NORTHCAROLINA
RoanokeIsland
HatterasIsland
OcracokeIslandPortsmouth
IslandPortsmouth
IslandCedarIslandCedarIsland
Tollferry
Tollferry
Freeferry
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ATLANTICOCEAN
EVACUATION ROUTESTORM SURGE MAP
outer banks
ATLANTIC OCEAN
ChesapeakeBay
13
Chesapeake BayBridge-Tunnel
MARYLAND
Cape Charles
OnleyOnley
ExmoreExmore
ChincoteagueChincoteague
NORTHAMPTONCOUNTY
ACCOMACKCOUNTY
TangierIsland
360
10 miles
ACCOMACK COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATIONDoug Jones
Deputy Director of Emergency Management
Phone: (757) 789-3610
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.acdps.net
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATIONHollye B. Carpenter, EMS Director/Chief and Coordinator ofEmergency Management
Northampton County Department of EMS
Phone: (757) 678-0411
E-mail: [email protected]
4-5 feet flooding areas
6-8 feet flooding areas
9-12 feet flooding areas
13-18 feet flooding areas
Area not included
Other localities
Other states
Storm surge inundation zones
easternshore
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If you live in an area that may be affected by a hurricane or severestorm, the key to remaining safe is proper planning.
1 Update your Dominion accountphone number at dom.com orcall 1-800-222-0401. This will help youquickly report an outage if your lights go out.Be sure to have your account information onhand when you call.
2 Stock up on non-perishable food, medicine,baby supplies and pet food.
3 Have at least 3 gallons of fresh water onhand for each person.
4 Make sure you have a battery-operatedradio, multiple flashlights and a battery-operated clock and fan. Don’t forgetextra batteries.
5 Post a list of contents on your freezer door tominimize the number of times you open it.
6 Monitor official weather bulletins.
7 Keep extra cash on hand—ATMs,merchants, and banks don’t operatewithout power.
8 Review evacuation routes.
9 If you have pets, make sure you haveprovided for them as well.
10 Keep your vehicle’s fuel tank full.
11 If a family member uses life-sustainingmedical equipment, review emergency plansand make arrangements to relocateif necessary.
12 If you lose power, turn off major appliancessuch as air conditioners, water heaters andstoves. Unplug other appliances such as TVs,stereos, microwaves and computers. This willprevent damage to appliances and possibleoverloads to the company’s system whenpower is restored.
13 Enroll in Dominion’s text alerts program tostay informed before, during and after astorm. Be sure to bookmark the new outagemap on your smartphone or device to reportor track your outage.
14 Familiarize yourself with how to safelyconnect and operate your generatorbefore use.
For more tips on hurricane and severe storm preparations, visit our website at dom.com/stormpreparationTo report an outage call 1-866-366-4357