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Emergency Preparedness Update |
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Emergency Plan Working Group Formed: The goal of the working group is to develop and implement comprehensive response plans that are effective and efficient in addressing human and/or natural threats to the public health and safety of the Provincetown community. Main objectives of the working group include ensuring collaboration between government and the community in creation and execution of response plans, and ensuring that the government and community infrastructure meets the needs and capacity required for an adequate response to an emergency situation. Read complete Mission and Goals of the Emergency Plan Working Group. How Prepared Are You? To prepare for the unknown, each home should have a 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit. You will need to pack some essential items to help you and your family to survive whether you stay at home or seek other shelter during a disaster. Ensure a minimum of three days (72 hours) supply for each person. Print out a list of essential items and prepare yourself and your family today. Make sure to develop a Pet Plan for Pets. Hurricane Season: Hurricanes are more prevalent during August, September and October, with the month of September being the time when the largest number have wreaked havoc in Massachusetts. Read Safety Precautions and Safety Measures you can take when hurricane warnings are posted for the Cape area. See hurricane category listings to know the severity of potential hurricane warnings. Also read storm surge safety information and additional hurricane preparedness information. MEMA issues information on hurricane challenges for populations with unique needs. Power Outages: The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) provides safety tips when experiencing a possible power outage. See Safety Tips. MEMA also provides information on inland flooding and how to prepare yourself in the event of flood. See Inland Flooding information. NOAA PREDICTS ABOVE NORMAL 2007 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON - 13 to 17 Named Storms Predicted. Read More. See the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Glossary of Terms and Acronyms to help you in your planning.
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