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How to Prepare Your Family for a Storm

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These guidelines follow the recommendations of PG&E, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the Public Works Agency of Oakland, California.

From Quick Guide: Family Support
Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    Clear your storm drains. Unclog gutters using a rake, broom or shovel so water cannot accumulate and flood.

  2. Step 2

    Prevent mudflows and landslides, if you live on a soil slope, by punching straw into the soil with a shovel or tying burlap down with stakes.

  3. Step 3

    Store water and food and prepare an emergency kit that includes cash, a first aid kit, portable radio, flashlight and extra batteries.

  4. Step 4

    Keep waterproofing and emergency building materials readily available, such as sandbags, plastic sheeting and lumber.

  5. Step 5

    Be ready to gather personal belongings and leave immediately. Keep car fueled and store important documents and valuables in a safety deposit box.

  6. Step 6

    Map a route for traveling safely from your home, school or work to higher ground.

  7. Step 7

    Consider purchasing storm insurance if you are not already covered.

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fubbill said

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on 5/5/2009 http://www.wcpo.com/content/news/fresh/story/3-Officers-Injured-While-Running-Down-Suspect/YeLwSjtYok2lV3aAarf5Hg.cspx?p=Comments

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on 11/22/2005 It is a good idea to keep: a gallon of water, an extra change of clothes and 72 hours of extra food in your car trunk. You may not have time to go home if a storm hits. You can keep a 72-hour kit in your front closet just in case you have only minutes.

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