Mayor Rawlings-Blake Reminds Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather Emergencies

BALTIMORE, MD. (September 1, 2010)—With the National Weather Service predicting that Hurricane Earl may bring heavy amounts of rain and tropical storm winds this weekend, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake reminded residents to prepared their families and their homes for possible severe weather. The mayor was joined by department heads, including Fire Chief James Clack, Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld, Transportation Director Al Foxx, and Public Works Director Khalil Zaied.

The Mayor reminded residents what they should do to prepare for a severe weather emergency:

• Have an emergency kit, including a flashlight (with extra batteries), a 3 day supply of water, and an AM/FM battery operated Radio.
• Stay tuned to your local TV and Radio Stations for instructions.
• Identify a personal and/or family plan to shelter-in-place, or for the remote possibility of an evacuation.
• Check on family members and friends who may be vulnerable or have special needs.