Hurricane Irene is on a possible track to enter the Medfield area on Sunday. The storm could bring power outages and flooding to the area.
In order to prepare, here are some Hurricane safety tips from officials from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Hurricane Disaster Supply Kit:
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- Canned meats and fish
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned soups and puddings
- Canned fruit juices
- Dried fruit and nuts
- Bread, cookies and crackers
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Coffee and tea
- Bottled water (1 gallon per person/per day)
- Prescription medication (2 week supply)
- Extra eyeglasses
- Pet food/supplies
- Water purification tablets (halazone)
- Disposable plates, cups, and utensils
- Infant care items:
- Disposable diapers
- Baby wipes
- Baby food
- Formula
- First aid supplies
- Masking and duct tape
- Flashlight or lantern, with extra batteries
- Battery operated radio, with extra batteries
- Watch or battery operated clock
- Ice chest
- Matches
- Canned heat (sterno)
- Portable outdoor camping stove or grill with fuel supply
- A certain amount of cash
- Important documents (Such as wills, deeds, prescriptions, passports, birth certificates, health record, proof of address, Social Security number)
- Plastic trash bags
- Plastic sheeting or tarp
- Chlorinated bleach
- Personal hygiene items
Other useful items:
- Work gloves
- Sun lotion
- Insect repellent
- Hammer
- Screwdriver
- Pliers
- Wrenches
- Handsaw
- Razor knife
- Ax or chainsaw
- Rope caulking
- Nails and screws
- Rope and wire
- Broom, mop and bucket
- All-purpose cleaner
- Ladder
- Sandbags
- Portable generator
- Tree pruner
- Shovel, rake and wheelbarrow
- Sheets of plywood
MEMA also suggests developing a family emergency communications plan.
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The National Weather Service offers tips on travel safety including completing travel before the onset of tropical storm/gale force winds and heavy rain. Typically, New England Hurricanes often have a false period of calm before the conditions turn for the worse.
Medfield Emergency Numbers:
Police - (508) 359-2315
Fire Department - (508) 359-2323
Emergency - Dial 911
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