Emergency Preparedness

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Know your local risks

• River flooding. The Kestrel rises fastest in December and January. Homes along Riverside Drive and Millpond Road are in the 100-year floodplain.
• Winter storms. Ice and fallen trees can close roads and cut power for several days.
• Earthquakes. Bolt tall furniture to the wall and learn to drop, cover and hold on.
• Wildfire smoke. In late summer, check air quality and keep a few high-filtration masks at home.

Build a kit

Plan for at least three days without help: a gallon of water per person per day, food that needs no cooking, medicine, a flashlight, a radio, copies of important papers and supplies for pets.