Good morning. As we're sure you are well aware, Hurricane Sandy is due to hit the region within a few hours and we thought it would be helpful to compile a list to help make sure you're fully prepared. Google has created a crisis map to track Hurricane Sandy as it makes landfall in the Mid-Atlantic region.
There's a good chance that many in the Lehigh Valley footprint could lose power, so hopefully you already stocked up on the essential non-perishables to get you through a few days. As far as last minute preparations, here's a video on last minute information you should know from Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Craig Fugate. If you don't absolutely need to be outside, don't go outside. If an area looks flooded, stay away from it. This will be a very slow-moving storm that could affect up to 50 million people.
Please keep in mind that the utility companies have done everything they can to prepare for this storm. Follow @PPLElectric on twitter for outage information if you're on twitter, they have a great response team and work hard to ensure the public is informed.
Most importantly, please err on the side of caution. Your safety is the number one priority. We hope that it doesn't affect the Lehigh Valley like the news outlets are saying it's going to, but it's just better to be prepared and use your head. Be safe, Lehigh Valley!
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