Community Announcement - Hurricane Sandy

Oct 26, 2012

Community members are advised to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Sandy and prepare for potential storm impacts. Although the storm track is still uncertain, Hurricane Sandy has the potential to affect Akwesasne with a variety of threats, including heavy rain, high winds, flooding and widespread power outages.

A storm emergency kit should include items such as non-perishable food, water, cash, filled prescriptions, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, first aid kit, flashlights and extra batteries. Remember your pets need supplies too. If you have light furniture or kids toys around the yard it would be good to put those things away. Make sure your sumps pumps are in good working order and plugged in. Check on your neighbors especially home-bound elders.

Brought to you by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Emergency Planning Office.