Emergency management coordinators, whose job is to make sure their area, city or county is prepared for emergencies, are offering tips to residents for emergency preparedness. The Cleburne Times-Review reports on one coordinator’s preparations for hazardous weather conditions:
The city of Cleburne constantly prepares for hazardous weather conditions this time of year, said emergency management coordinator Randy Jenkins.
“We think ahead,” he said. “The National Weather Service lets us know when bad weather is on the way. For instance, we’ll have snow chains ready for our fire vehicles. We check the antifreeze in the vehicles in really cold weather. Public works takes care of sanding and things like water main breaks. Day to day, we have minimum staffing 24-7. We have minimal staffing at fire stations and at the police station on holidays. A lot of public works employees are on call.”
“People should keep blankets and flashlights in their vehicles in case they get stranded. People with medical conditions who lose power in their homes should call [the police department] and let us know. We can find the person shelter.”
This is a good start, but you’ll need to go beyond that to keep you and your family safe. Food and water would be a top priority, as well as a well stocked first aid kit. These are already assembled in car and home survival kits, as well as other light and communications supplies.
Source:
http://www.cleburnetimesreview.com/johnsoncounty/local_story_347203041.html?keyword=topstory