Protect Your Home From a Hurricane
Reports today predict Hurricane Irene will hug the coast line as a Category 2 hurricane. Today and tomorrow homeowners can take steps to prepare their homes:
- Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down
- Keep all trees and shrubs well trimmed so they are more wind resistant
- Secure your home by closing shutters, and securing outdoor objects or brining them inside.
- Turn the refridgerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its door closed.
- Turn off propane tanks.
- Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.
- For local information, WMTR 1250AM, Morris County OEM/MCUrgent, Morris County Facebook and twitter.
