IAEM recommends keeping money in checking or savings accounts. Residents impacted by a storm should be ready for a disruption in power services, even in warm climates. Keep adequate supplies of fuel and fresh batteries. Remember, start purchasing your storm equipment in March. Ensure that home and small business fire and security systems, programmable thermostats, electric locks and certain appliances are Year 2000 compatible by contacting the manufacturer.
Neighbors can be the best resource people have during emergencies.
Plan with neighbors now, to help each other during the storm. Federal, state and local governments are working very hard for the transition to the Year 2000. Utility companies, financial institutions and other businesses are preparing. Some uncertainties still exist. To restate our position, the International Association of Emergency Managers feels the transition to the Year 2000 will pose no unique or additional impacts beyond what we already are subject to from other natural hazards.