HURRICANE SANDY

IN PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING STORM...

The National Weather Service is advising that there is strong chance that we will be directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy. There is the potential for very heavy rain and sustained high winds. There is likely to be flooding. In an effort to reduce the chance of sewer back-ups from the effects of flooding, we ask that you refrain from any unnecessary use of water during the storms. For example limit your flushes and this is not the best time to catch up on your excess laundry.
Also, please be sure to secure all lawn furniture, kids' play things, trash cans and Halloween decorations. Check to make sure that your sump pumps are operational. If you are prone to flooding, it may be wise to move anything that you do not want to get damaged.
Make sure that you have water, non-perishable food supplies, medication, flashlights, batteries, an am/fm radio and any additional supplies specific to your family's needs. There is a very real potential that our community may lose power due to strong and damaging wind gusts. Power outages could last from a few hours to several days depending on the damage. Please refer calls and inquiries to your respective power companies. If you have a back-up generator for your residence, please be sure to keep it outside of your home in a well ventilated are in order to reduce issues resulting from carbon monoxide fumes.
Please use 911 for emergencies only. A list of non-emergency numbers can be found at www.camdencounty.com. Watch our social media pages for updates and important news.