Hurricane Matthew
PSA for those on the Coast: BE SAFE, and BE SMART!
This one is going to be a gnarly one. It’s not expected to make landfall, but ride the coast all the way up. This means it probably won’t reduce in strength like most storms do. Mother Nature is a terrifying force and sometimes we cannot stand against her.
If you are in Evacuation Zones please heed warnings and the advice of Emergency Responders. If demanded to evacuate, please comply. Things can be replaced, you can’t.
The National Guard has been mobilized, but not evacuating when you should puts their lives at risk as well as yours.
To those outside the danger zones, but still in the path- Hunker down. Make sure you have:
Dry Food
Candles
Flashlights
Batteries
window/door seals
pull in all outside decor/furniture not cemented down (they’ll become projectiles).
Your Bathtub filled with water in case they shut off the city water
FIrst Aid supplies, benedryl, epipen, bandages, antiseptic, etc
Duct Tape (You never know what this stuff is good for)
emergency radio
An emergency plan should you get separated from family (keep in mind cell towers may be out)
For more information on how to get through this thing, take a look at FEMA’s website—it’s packed with resources, including tools through which you can help first responders get to those in need. Stay safe down there, Tumblr, and be sure to check in with your loved ones.
If you’re looking for ways to help Haiti out, check out our earlier post, and also add Sow a Seed to that list. They focus on orphans in the Caribbean, and they’re currently directing their efforts to hurricane relief.
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