Northampton County Emergency Management Services has raised its level of preparedness in anticipation of .
Emergency Management officials and key response agencies have been placed on standby, Robert Mateff, Director of Northampton
County Emergency Management Services, said in a press release.
Hurricane Irene is expected to bring heavy rain and winds gusting up to 60 mph in Easton Saturday night into Sunday.
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The county, Red Cross and utility companies advise residents to have a storm kit handy. Your kit should include:
- Bottled water (one gallon per person per day).
- Non-perishable food and can opener.
- Blankets, bedding and toiletries.
- Baby formula, diapers, bottles and wet wipes, if needed.
- First-aid kit and enough prescription medicines.
- Flashlight with fresh batteries.
- Battery-operated radio.
- Hand sanitizer.
- Paper plates and plastic utensils.
- Extra cash.
- Emergency contact information.
- Manufacturer’s instructions for power-operated garage doors.
You can read Pennsylvania’s Emergency Preparedness Guide (attached).
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