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Stock Up on These Supplies, as Isaac Approaches
Do you know which items you need to keep on hand, in case of power loss across your community?
Pinellas County Emergency Management officials continue to closely monitor Tropical Storm Isaac. The county is under a tropical storm warning and residents are urged to monitor local media outlets throughout the day for updates on weather conditions.
Pinellas County has opened its Emergency Operations Center and Citizens Information Center (727-464-4333). Decisions made regarding Tropical Storm Isaac will be made throughout the day and posted on the Pinellas County website www.pinellascounty.org.
Residents of Pinellas County are advised to have their personal hurricane emergency plans in place.
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Residents should have a 3-5 day supply of the following items on hand:
- Water
- Nonperishable foods
- Medical supplies
- Toiletries
- Batteries
- Flashlights
- Battery-powered AM radio
- Pet supplies
Residents should know their evacuation level by checking interactive maps on the Pinellas County website www.pinellascounty.org or calling the Interactive Voice Response System at (727) 453-3150.
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For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit www.pinellascounty.org/emergency and join Pinellas County EM on Twitter. Pinellas County government is also on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Pinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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