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Local TV & Radio Stations
Tune into your local radio and television stations for up to date information on the weather, business and school closings.
Media Links
Channel 3(WWAY) http://www.wwaytv3.com/
Channel 6(WECT) http://www.wect.com/
NEWS 14 - http://www.twcnews.com/nc/coastal.html
WGQR (105.7 FM) http://www.wgqr1057.com/
FOXY99 (99.1 FM) http://www.foxy99.com/
KML (95.7) http://www.wkml.com/
WBLA (1440 AM) http://wblaradio.com/index.html
Bladen Online - http://www.bladenonline.com/
Bladen Journal - http://www.bladenjournal.com/
Emergency WATCH means a major emergency is possible.
Emergency WARNING means a major emergency is approaching.
Shelters in Bladen County
East Bladen High School
West Bladen High School
East Arcadia Primary school
Bladen Lakes Primary School
If you have to evacuate to a shelter
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Register every person arriving with you at the shelter.
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Do not take pets, alcoholic beverages or weapons of any kind
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Take blankets or sleeping bags, flashlight, special dietary food, infant needs, lightweight folding chairs, activities and games for children.
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Be prepared to offer assistance to shelter workers if necessary, and please stress to all family members their obligations to keep the shelter clean and sanitary.
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Take a 3-day supply of all medications.
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Disaster Supply Kit
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Prep Guide, phone #’s, maps and docs.
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Bedding, sleeping bags
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At least 3 gallons (12 liters) of water per person
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Special items for infants, elderly
and people with disabilities
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Canned food, can opener
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Written instruction on how to turn off utilities.
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First Aid supplies
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Protective clothing and rainwear
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Medications
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New batteries, radio and flashlight
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Emergency Supply Checklist
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Plan for 3 days without water
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Flashlight with batteries
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Extra batteries
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Portable radio
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Extra pair of glasses
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First Aid handbook
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First Aid Kit
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Medication for a least 3 days
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Medical/special needs equipment
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Garbage bags
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Important documents
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Important numbers
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Nonperishable food for 3 days
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Baby and pet supplies
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Water 3-6 gal. Per person
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Can opener
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Cooking tools
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector
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Whistle
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Crescent Wrench
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Money: small bills
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Warm clothing
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Bedding
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Home Security
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Lock doors at all times.
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Install good quality deadbolt locks on all entrance doors.
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Install peepholes or wide-angle viewers accessible to everyone.
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Do not open the door to anybody you do not know.
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Install keyed locking devices that secure the doors to the frame. Sliding glass doors can be the easiest point of entry. Place a bar along the track to prevent the doors from being opened.
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Install devices to prevent the windows from being opened more than a couple of inches. Make sure you can escape from a fire.
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Prune shrubbery that can hide windows - especially basement windows.
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Lighting
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Keep indoor lighting on. Install motion detector lighting.
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Install outdoor lighting. Place some lights out of reach from ground. Aim lighting away from house so you can see if anybody is approaching.
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When You Are Away From Home
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Stop newspaper delivery. Hold your mail or ask a neighbor to pick it up.
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Ask a neighbor to tend your yard and watch your home.
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Never leave messages on answering machine indicating you are away.
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Home Safety Checklist
- Review checklist and identify things you need to do.
- Take First Aid and CPR. Keep First Aid book handy.
- Make a priority list of things to do.
- Meet with household twice a year. Review emergency plan (Prep Guide).
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