When Severe Weather Strikes, Be Prepared!
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Whatever the weather situation, flooding, winter storms, tornado, earthquake, or dam failure, be prepared. Pennsylvanians can click on the Ready Pennsylvania website link and download planning documents for many weather-related situations. Plan ahead and be prepared! Click the following link: http://www.readypa.org/.
Available from the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s website are guidelines to use in the event of an emergency such as flooding. The website is: https://www.ready.gov/
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration better known as NOAA provides daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring services via their website www.noaa.gov. Get detailed weather for your location from the national weather service at http://www.weather.gov/.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Red Cross have teamed up to answer common questions and provide step by step guidance you can take now to protect you and your loved ones. Their website can be found at cdc.gov.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has provided response guides for individual and business owners to utilize after an emergency event. The information can be found at the following link: http://www.pema.pa.gov/Pages/Default.aspx#.WGu9r32pfwY
The Wayne County Emergency Management Agency provides information on the local level. Their website is https://www.waynecountypa.gov/393/Emergency-Management.
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AirNow reports air quality using the official U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI), a color-coded index designed to communicate whether air quality is healthy or unhealthy for you. When you know the AQI in your area, you can take steps to protect your health.
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