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[Image of storm location, predicted track, and coastal areas under a warning or a watch]

For current Maps, satellite imagery and hurricane information, please go to the National Hurricane Center.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Download FFD Hurricane Preparation Guide

 

Printable Hurricane Preparation Guide

Disaster Instructions

 

Fire Chief Richard Felner has put together the following Safety Tips in the event that a hurricane should touch down in the Town of Fairfield.

 

Hurricane Watch:  Hurricane conditions are a real possibility for an area

vs.

Hurricane Warning:  Hurricane is expected within 24 hours.

BEGIN PRECAUTIONARY ACTION AT ONCE

 

Emergency Warning System:

Tune to the following for instructions:

Radio Stations            WICC 600 AM

WEBE 107.9 FM

                                                TV Stations                 Cablevision 12

                                                                                    Channel 8

 

Helpful Telephone Numbers

Fairfield Emergency Info. Update:                      254-4899

EMERGENCY:                        9-1-1

Fire Department:                       254-4700

Police Department:                    254-4800

Town Hall (weekdays):              256-3000

Power Outages:                        (800) 722-5584

Red Cross:                                576-1010

School Emergencies:                  255-TALK

 

AT HURRICANE WARNING:

1.       Listen for weather updates and stay informed

2.       Keep portable radio and flashlight on hand – with fresh batteries

3.       Clear your yard of all loose objects

4.       Move your boat to safe harbor and moor securely.  Do not stay with boat

5.       Store drinking water in clean containers

6.       Shutter or board all windows and secure double-door entrances

7.       Plan your evacuation route, know where to go, and fill your car’s gas tank

8.       IF ORDERED TO EVACUATE – OBEY IMMEDIATELY!  Take your HURRICANE EVACUATION KIT.  Turn off water, gas and electricity

9.       DO NOT ENTER EVACUATED AREAS UNTIL LOCAL OFFICIALS HAVE ISSUED AN ALL – CLEAR

10.   Evacuate manufactured (mobile) homes for more substantial shelter

 

HURRICANE EVACUATION KIT:

¨       Keep kit ready to go within hours.  Include battery-operated radio and flashlight, plus the following:

¨       First Aid Kit

¨       2-week supply of medicine

¨       Blankets or sleeping bags

¨       Extra clothing

¨       Lightweight folding chairs/cots

¨       Personal items including books, toys and snacks

¨       Infant necessities

¨       Important papers (valid ID) and money

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE.