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ASKS YOU TO BE PREPARED, NOT SCARED HURRICANE READINESS GUIDE Family Go-Kit should include: First aid kit. Pack a “how to” guide as well. Essential prescription and nonprescription items and medical information. Battery-powered flashlight and radio (or crank radio), extra batteries and a 12-hour glow stick. A change of clothes, plus rainwear, sturdy shoes and protective gloves for everyone. Personal items, ie: eyeglasses, cash in small bills. Important documents in a waterproof container: •Drivers’ licenses • Wills • Birth/Marriage certificates • Insurance policies • Deed or Lease • Recent tax returns • Credit card and bank account numbers • Social Security cards • Passport • Home inventory list Special items for infants, elderly, pets or loved ones with special needs NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE ED MANGANO Important Contact Information Hurricane Shelters Locations will open at the discretion of the Office of Emergency Management. For a complete listing of our county’s shelters please visit: CODE RED Nassau County Code Red Emergency Notification System Nassau County has authorized Code red, a professional emergency notification network, to alert residents by telephone of important events and possible safety threats. The county urges all residents to sign up, please visit our website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/alert If you have any questions please call the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management at (516) 573-9600 Red Cross: www.nyredcross.org Family and Pet Emergency Preparedness: www.Ready.gov L.I. Crisis Center - 24/7 Hotline: 516-679-1111 Family & Friends Sheltering Plan In the event of a hurricane, you may be asked to evacuate your home. If you are advised to evacuate, here’s what to do: Family and Friends Sheltering Plan provides the most comfortable way to weather a storm that threatens your home. A Family & Friends Sheltering Plan is recommended for anyone who resides south of Sunrise Highway or north of Route 25A. You should contact a friend or family member that lives outside the zone & make arrangements. Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bring your Emergency Go-Kit. Learn how to assemble this kit at www.nassaucountyny.gov/oem. Turn off all utilities. Stick to evacuation routes. View these routes at www.nassaucountyny.gov/oem. Take your most reliable vehicle and avoid taking multiple vehicles to prevent gridlock. Post this card on your refrigerator. www.nassucountyny.gov/oem


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