Hurricane Awareness Information

Nassau County Office of Emergency Management Hurricane Preparedness page:

http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/OEM/hurricane/prepare.html

Nassau County Hurricane Shelters Map:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=118220928673932469637.00048942a1b4c10d08a19&ll=40.987155,-73.585739&spn=0.227024,0.441513&z=11&iwloc=00048942d87c84b76fb45

Nassau County Hurricane Evacuation Routes Map:

http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/oem/Docs/PDF/EvacuationRoutes.pdf

Nassau County Office of Emergency Management Evacuation Routes:

http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/oem/hurricane/routes.html

Additional information for persons with Special Needs - Please view link to download informative brochures:

http://www.ready.gov/america/publications/allpubs.html

Pet Go Kit:

Your pet disaster preparedness kits should include:
• Your pets’ names
• Your name, address, phone and cell number
• Emergency contact - friend or family
• Your veterinarian’s name and contact information
• Medical records and medications
• Specific care instructions and behavioral problems
• First aid kit
• Current photos
• Sturdy leash with collar or harness
• Muzzles, if necessary
• Paper towels for clean-up
• Food (3 days supply) & manual can opener
• Bottled water and water purification tablets
• Bowls, toys and other comfort items
• Treats, brushes, combs
• Newspapers and plastic trash bags for handling waste
Also have on hand, ready to go:
• Secure carriers large enough for your pets to stand
comfortably, turn around and lie down
• Towels or blankets for bedding and warmth
• Cat litter and litter box
For more information, visit the Pet Safe Coalition website www.petsafecoalition.org

NY Alert Twitter Page:

http://twitter.com/ny_nassau

Emergency Health Information Card:

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