Begin Hurricane Preparations Now, Town Emergency Management Says

BRANFORD, CT — With Branford under a National Weather Service hurricane watch in advance of approaching Tropical Storm Henri, here's the town's Emergency Management Operations Center update for the community, according to Emergency Management Director and Branford Fire Department Chief Tom Mahoney.

• Tropical Storm Henri is expected to strengthen to a Hurricane later this afternoon; follow National Weather Service New York briefings here.
• Hurricane Henri is expected to impact our area Sunday morning. Residents should begin preparations now.
• A full moon tide is predicted. If you had flooding during Hurricanes Irene or Sandy, you should expect flooding during this storm.
• EMERGENCY WORKERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REACH YOU DURING THE STORM Have a plan to relocate to a safe location before the storm. If you live on the Thimble Islands, live in an areas prone to flooding, or are dependent on others for assistance you should make preparations now.
• Secure propane tanks, fuel tanks, boats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, outdoor furniture, garbage cans, and any other objects that may drift or be picked up by the wind.
• Expect power outages; prepare for blocked roads and streets.
• Fuel your vehicles and have food, water, and medications on hand.

Here are some helpful links for additional storm preparation information from FEMA.
For those with disabilities you can find helpful planning information here.

And for boat owners, some good information here.

Branford Hurricane Henri Em... by Ellyn Santiago

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