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BALTIMORE, MD. (OCTOBER 26, 2012)-Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced free sand and sandbag distribution for city residents and businesses located in flood-prone areas. At the direction of Mayor Rawlings-Blake, city Department of Transportation workers will assist residents and businesses in bagging and loading sand at select locations near the waterfront.
"Baltimore always hopes for the best and plans for the worst," Mayor Rawlings-Blake said. "This storm has the potential for Isabel-like storm surge, and I want to make sure our residents and businesses have an opportunity to prepare for possible flooding."
Beginning at 1:00 pm, sand and sandbags will be available at the Broadway Pier (south of Thames Street in Fells Point). City workers will assist residents until 9:00 pm.
Beginning at 6:00 pm tonight, a second sand distribution location will open on the parking lot at 1401 Thames Street (on the water side of Thames, at the foot of Caroline in Harbor East) and will remain open until 9:00 pm.
The Fells Point distribution area will open again tomorrow.
Residents should prepare for a severe weather event with these three essentials first:
- A battery-powered radio with extra batteries. If the power goes out, a battery-powered radio may be the only way to receive information.
- Flashlights or battery-powered lanterns with extra batteries. These are essential, even during relatively brief power outages. Don't use candles! They pose a serious fire risk.
- Enough water to last three days. That’s at least one gallon per person, per day for drinking and sanitation.
Planning Ahead:
- City residents with special medical needs, prescription drug needs, or important medical appointments should plan ahead now and make arrangements that may be needed in the event of severe weather, prolonged power outages, and possible flooding.
- City residents are also encouraged to clear any debris from neighborhood storm drains to ensure proper drainage and prevent flooding.
- To protect your food during a power outage, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Food will stay frozen for 36 hours or more in a fully-loaded freezer if you keep the door closed. Residents are also advised to stock up on non-perishable items.
For more information on preparedness, visit: http://emergency.baltimorecity.gov/Preparedness.aspx
For forecast models and storm tracking, visit: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Citizens are also reminded they can call 311 for the latest information about the City’s preparations during weather events.
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