1 2 3 THERE ’ S NO DENYING IT STORMS ARE COMING Before the storm Cobb EMC works throughout the year to plan for inclement weather and prevent any storm-induced power outages, and we take pride in quickly restoring power to our members. Our linemen brave the storms to keep the lights on in our community. In the event of major storm damage, being prepared can help save your life or, at the very least, make you much more comfort- able when disaster strikes. Pack a “storm kit” for your family to have on hand. Remember, hurricanes and tornadoes often bring along heavy rains and flooding, so make sure your kit is stored in a waterproof container. Here’s a checklist to get you started: Georgia “Storm Kit” Water – Three-day supply (one gallon, per person, per day) Food – Three-day supply of non-perishable food (Don’t forget your manual can opener!) Easy clean-up – Paper cups and plates, plastic uten- sils, paper towels, garbage bags Save for a rainy day – Cash/traveler’s checks For the record – Copies of important documents (ID, insurance, bank accounts, etc.) Take note – Pencil and paper to take note of damage and keep to-do lists Bundle up – Change of clothing, sturdy shoes and enough warm blankets for everyone First aid – First aid kit, medicines, moist towelettes, glasses Tools – Flashlight (with extra batteries), wrench, pliers, duct tape, scissors, matches Stay informed – Battery-powered weather radio Think safety – Fire extinguisher, whistle to signal for help For the kids – Infant formula, diapers, books, games, puzzles Don’t forget to prep your pets! – Food, extra water, toys, copies of vaccination forms Georgia Thunderstorms Anytime between Learn more about storm and nat ural disaster preparati on f rom Ready Georgia, at www.ready .ga.gov . Georgia's Tornado Season March April May Georgia's Hurricane Season June July August September Report an Outage Call Cobb EMC 770-429-2100 Strikes www.cobbemc.com
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THERE’S NO DENYING ITSTORMS ARE COMING
Before the storm
Cobb EMC works throughout the year to plan for inclement weather and prevent any storm-induced power outages, and we take pride in quickly restoring power to our members. Our linemen brave the storms to keep the lights on in our community.
In the event of major storm damage, being prepared can help save your life or, at the very least, make you much more comfort-able when disaster strikes.
Pack a “storm kit” for your family to have on hand. Remember, hurricanes and tornadoes often bring along heavy rains and flooding, so make sure your kit is stored in a waterproof container. Here’s a checklist to get you started:
Georgia “Storm Kit”
Water – Three-day supply (one gallon, per person, per day)
Food – Three-day supply of non-perishable food (Don’t forget your manual can opener!)
Easy clean-up – Paper cups and plates, plastic uten-sils, paper towels, garbage bags
Save for a rainy day – Cash/traveler’s checks
For the record – Copies of important documents (ID, insurance, bank accounts, etc.)
Take note – Pencil and paper to take note of damage and keep to-do lists
Bundle up – Change of clothing, sturdy shoes and enough warm blankets for everyone
First aid – First aid kit, medicines, moist towelettes, glasses
Tools – Flashlight (with extra batteries), wrench, pliers, duct tape, scissors, matches
Stay informed – Battery-powered weather radio
Think safety – Fire extinguisher, whistle to signal for help
For the kids – Infant formula, diapers, books, games, puzzles
Don’t forget to prep your pets! – Food, extra water, toys, copies of vaccination forms
Georgia ThunderstormsAnytime between
Learn more about storm andnatural disaster preparationfrom Ready Georgia, atwww.ready.ga.gov.
Georgia's Tornado SeasonMarchAprilMay
Georgia's Hurricane SeasonJuneJuly
AugustSeptember
Report an
Outage
Call Cobb EMC
770-429-2100
Strikes
www.cobbemc.com
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