COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
To help individuals and families be better prepared for Hurricane Sandy,
Division of Emergency Operations encourages citizens to take the following actions:
Have a battery powered radio to monitor weather and storm related news.
Have working flashlights with fresh batteries readily available. In the event of a power outage, use flashlights instead of candles.
Have an adequate supply of water for drinking and sanitation purposes at least one gallon of water per person per day for a minimum of three days
.
Have an adequate supply of non-perishable foods available at least enough to last three days.
When using portable generators, do not operate the generator inside the home or garagethis could result in a build up of carbon monoxide and become a severe life-safety issue for the occupants of the home.
Use cooking equipment intended for outdoor use only outside the home. Never use a portable grill or barbecue inside a home.
Prepare an emergency kit with medicines and supplies available for you and those in your care
As necessary, fill prescription medications before the storm if a prescription is running low.
For those who must drive during the course of the storm, treat all intersections as a four-way stop if traffic lights are not functioning due to power outages. Come to a complete stop at all such intersections and then proceed with caution.
If you leave your home during the storm, tell family members or neighbors where you are going and how to contact you in the event of an emergency.
The best way to survive a storm or severe weather event is by being prepared,
Be safe everyone,
Be prepared, then relaxed and enjoy the storm.
Easy Breathing to all,
Love to all of you,
Holly
Division of Emergency Operations encourages citizens to take the following actions:
Have a battery powered radio to monitor weather and storm related news.
Have working flashlights with fresh batteries readily available. In the event of a power outage, use flashlights instead of candles.
Have an adequate supply of water for drinking and sanitation purposes at least one gallon of water per person per day for a minimum of three days
.
Have an adequate supply of non-perishable foods available at least enough to last three days.
When using portable generators, do not operate the generator inside the home or garagethis could result in a build up of carbon monoxide and become a severe life-safety issue for the occupants of the home.
Use cooking equipment intended for outdoor use only outside the home. Never use a portable grill or barbecue inside a home.
Prepare an emergency kit with medicines and supplies available for you and those in your care
As necessary, fill prescription medications before the storm if a prescription is running low.
For those who must drive during the course of the storm, treat all intersections as a four-way stop if traffic lights are not functioning due to power outages. Come to a complete stop at all such intersections and then proceed with caution.
If you leave your home during the storm, tell family members or neighbors where you are going and how to contact you in the event of an emergency.
The best way to survive a storm or severe weather event is by being prepared,
Be safe everyone,
Be prepared, then relaxed and enjoy the storm.
Easy Breathing to all,
Love to all of you,
Holly
You might also want a good supply of disposable plates, bowls and eating utensils.
And please, check in here with us when you can...we're thinking of you all and praying you stay safe.
Candace
Good luck to everyone!
Another bit of advice that might help...if you are alone, either get someone to come get you, or tell the emergency folks, police, ect, that you are alone and on oxygen, disabled, ect. Just in case ...
BJ
Kris