Milford chronicle., 1958-08-15
State Fire Marshal Cites
Coming Hurricane
Season
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of waves and is substantially built
anchored to strong foundation
and with its roof securely fastened
its possibly the best place for
you to stay.
Put loose material and movable
objects such as garbage cans and
porch furniture where they cannot
be blow against the building or
through a window. Moveable avn
ings should be raised and securely
tied or removed entirely.
Keep trees pruned away from
your home. Dead branches, over
hanging branches, and those which
may sway against windows or roof
are the most likely to cause dam
age.
In seriously threatened areas
board UP windows or put storm
shutters in place, at least on the
sides exposed to the most violent
winds. Shutters should be securely
fastened several hours in advance
of the expected arrival of the
storm. They are difficult to handle
in high wind.
Use good lumber and attach it
firmly to the building. Make-shift
boarding or insecure shutters often
blow loose, do more damage than
none at all.
Garage doors and others having
large exposed areas must be Sc
cured particularly well.
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cooking utensils with fresh water.
The water supply. may fail. A tub
filled with water may be useful,
too.
One or more windows can be /
kept open on the lee side-the side
opposite from which the wind is
coming-to provide some ventila-
ton and under certain conditions,
to prevent wind damage.
If wind or flying objects make
an opening on the windward side
of the building, wind pressure will
build up within the building. Hav-
ing an opening on the lee side will
allow this pressure to escape, min
imizing the interior forces tending
to lift the roof or push out the
walls.
Only small openings are advis-
able as long as the windward side
remains intact. But as soon as win.
dows are broken addition openings
should be provided on the lee side
to help equalize the pressure.
Have a fiashlight in good work
ing condition readily available. Be
careful of fire. If oil lamps or can
dies must be used for emergency
lighting, use them carefully. In an
emergency a bucket of sand can
be used to absorb spilled fuel or
to smother a small oil fire. Better
still would be a fire iextinguisher
of type approved for use on fam
mable liquids. Be sure it is in good
condition and you know how to use
it.
Have extra food on hand, food
that can be eaten with little or no
cooking. Remember electric power
failure may leave you without re-
Emergency cooking facilities
should be in safe working condi-
ton. Be particularly careful with
appliances in questionable condi-
ton because of long disuse. They
may cause fire.
AFTER THE STORM = Don't
hinder first aid and rescue work.
Unless qualified to render valuable
assistance, stay away
from disaster areas.
If you must drive immediately
after a storm, drive carefully.l
Watch for fallen wires and tree:
branches. In coastal areas or near4
swollen streams, beware of wash
outs and undermined pavement.
Don't touch dangling or loose pow
er lines or electric wires In a
storm the live power lines may be-
come entangled with metal fences,
telephone and other wires Contact,
in some cases, would be fatal
Even after water service is re-
stored, it may be wise to boil or
sterilize drinking water until
otherwise advised by your local
health department.
Be careful of fire at all times.
Damaged communications may re-
suit in a delayed fire alarm; de-
streets can slow
response of fire apparatus and low
water pressure can make fire
lighting difficult.