Take the necessary steps to ensure you are prepared for any weather emergency
Preparing for emergency weather can help keep you and your loved ones safe, organized and informed this hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicating an above-normal 2017 hurricane season. In a recent press release Governor Malloy encouraged residents to “get (an emergency) kit, make a plan and stay informed.” 
What simple steps can you take today?
- Download or request a free copy of the Connecticut Guide to Emergency Preparedness (available in ten languages)
- Sign up for the State of Connecticut Emergency Notification System
- Use the Guide to Emergency Preparedness to assemble an Emergency Supply Kit and Family Emergency Plan
- Be aware of inclement weather forecasts and follow instructions provided by public safety officials
United Way of Connecticut 2-1-1 is a gateway to services related to emergency/disaster response and recovery as well as a statewide resource for emergency-related information collection and dissemination. 2-1-1 also maintains several eLibrary papers that can help you get prepared and stay informed including:How to Prepare and Safely Weather a Hurricane/Tornado, How to Prepare and Safely Weather a Flood, and Tropical Storm Information & Resources.
Call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org for access to services and to stay informed during any extreme weather episode.
Source: United Way 2-1-1.