UPDATE: Bedford Police Urge Residents to Prepare for Sandy

With Hurricane Sandy churning in the Caribbean and expected to take a northward track toward New England this weekend – possibly making landfall Monday – Bedford Police are advising residents to begin making preparations for severe weather Monday night through Tuesday night.

Today, Bedford Police issued the following advisory:

Residents should prepare for severe weather Monday AFTERNOON through Tuesday night as hurricane Sandy is predicted to affect the New England area.

HIGH WINDS 50+ MPH are possible with more than 3 INCHES OF RAIN and up to as much as 8 INCHES POSSIBLE.

RESIDENTS WITH PROPERTY THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY HIGH WINDS AND OR FLOODING ARE URGED TO PREPARE IN ADVANCE.

Severe weather warning: Be prepared and watch your local news for weather updates and to your local Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for alerts.

Here is a list of some suggested supplies to have on hand during a hurricane.

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener for food
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
• Prescription medications and glasses
• Infant formula and diapers
• Pet food and extra water for your pet
• If you have a generator be sure to get it ready and have plenty of fuel on hand

Check on your neighbors during the storm if possible.

For more information please visit:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php or Fema.gov.

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