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Tips to Help You Prepare for the Weekend Storm
High winds and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Irene are expected to impact our area this weekend.
Editor's Note: Patch will be covering the impact of the storm throughout the weekend. Please share your observations and photos by commenting, uploading a photo to a published story, or emailing josh.popichak@patch.com.
Hurricane Irene is expected to bring heavy rain and winds gusting up to 60 mph to the Saucon Valley Saturday night into Sunday.
More rain falling on already-saturated ground could result in localized flooding, while high winds could down trees and lead to power outages. The American Red Cross and utility companies advise residents to have a storm kit handy in order to prepare for these situations.
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Your kit should include:
- Bottled water (one gallon per person per day).
- Non-perishable food and a can opener.
- Blankets, bedding and toiletries.
- Baby formula, diapers, bottles and wet wipes, if needed.
- First-aid kit and enough prescription medicine.
- Flashlight with fresh batteries.
- Battery-operated radio.
- Hand sanitizer.
- Paper plates and plastic utensils.
- Extra cash.
- Emergency contact information.
- Manufacturer’s instructions for power-operated garage doors.
You can also visit www.health.state.pa.us for a copy of Pennsylvania’s Emergency Preparedness Guide.
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