HURRICANE IRENE WARNING

As Hurricane Irene approaches our area, we wanted to make sure you aware of the steps you can take to stay safe as the storm approaches.
 

• Create a disaster plan. Plan an evacuation route in advance and determine where you would go if you were told to evacuate.
• Prepare a survival kit. Stock up on drinking water, non-perishable goods, a first-aid kit and medicine for everyone including your pet. Include extra clothing, blankets, batteries, flashlights and a portable radio.  FILL YOUR CAR UP WITH GASOLINE
• Conduct a home hazard hunt and make your home as safe as possible. Secure all outdoor objects such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.
• Review how to shut off utilities in an emergency with all family members.
• Locate important papers and documents and have them ready to take with you should you need to evacuate. Protect documents in plastic storage bags if you're remaining in your home.
• Make sure you have insurance policies with claim contact information, an inventory of your home’s contents and cash.
• Ask an out-of-state friend to be your family contact. After a disaster, it's often easier to call long-distance than to make a local call.
• Finally, leave promptly when ordered to evacuate. Leaving too late or not leaving at all only endangers yourself and others.

IN ADDITION PLEASE REMOVE ALL EXTERIOR ITEMS AND SECURE THEM IN YOUR HOME.  IF YOU DONT LIVE IN ISLAND GATE FULL TIME YOU STILL NEED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS.  NOT BEING THERE DOESNT MEAN YOU ARE NOT REPSONSBLE.  YOU WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE YOUR UNSECURED PROPERTY DOES. 

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING DANGEROUS OUTDOORS CALL AA OR A BOARD MEMBER AND LET THEM KNOW WHAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF.  DO IT NOW BEFORE THE STORM!!!!

IF THERE IS FLODDING YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER REMOVING VALUABLES FROM THE BASEMENT AND GARAGE AREA