ATLANTA (Sept. 5, 2017) — It was announced this morning that Hurricane Irma has upgraded to a Category 5 storm threatening the state of Florida and the East Coast.
Even not yet knowing the exact path of the storm, it is still not too early to begin preparations and make emergency plans. Those that may be affected should monitor Hurricane Irma through national and local channels. Clergy, along with parish leadership, will make the decision to cancel services for everyone’s safety if need be.
Please see below for a list of storm preparedness tips (please note this is not an all-inclusive checklist):
Purchase and stock one gallon of water per person per day.
Purchase and stock non-perishable foods that you can prepare with whatever resources you have if power is lost.
Get cash since during/after a storm ATMs and credit card machines may not be functional.
Pick up any medications you may need and make sure you have enough to last up to a week after the storm hits.
Gather important papers, documents and photos and place them in plastic containers to protect from water damage. If you are evacuating, consider taking this with you.
If necessary, determine an evacuation route and destination, inform someone of where you are headed.
Fill up on gasoline for your car, especially if you plan to evacuate.
If you have a gas grill, pick up extra propane tanks so you can use it to prepare food.
Find your flashlights and make sure you have enough batteries for them.
Check on the elderly.
If you choose to evacuate, turn off gas to prevent gas leaks.
If you have pets, be sure to find accommodations for them should you choose to evacuate.
While not all of us are in the path of the storm, please continue to pray, offering love and support to our Metropolis family preparing for Hurricane Irma’s landfall at the end of this week.
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Media Contact: Zoe Kafkes, Communications Director
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