Monday, October 29, 2012

Time to Take Down Your George Allen Yard Signs?

Virginia senatorial candidate George Allen wants supporters to know that he's putting our safety first. Those lightweight metal campaign signs that pop up in voters' front yards during an election are light enough to blow about in a hurricane, yet solid enough to do some damage if they hit people, houses, or animals. So, if you live near the coast, or if the storm appears to be moving into the Blue Ridge Mountains, bring in your signs.

Although it's not marked as a press release, this e-mail is worth sharing with readers who may not be on the former governor's e-mail list:

"What's most important to Susan and me is the safety of you and your family, friends and neighbors.

Governor Bob McDonnell has made sure that our public safety and emergency services are ready for the impacts of this storm.

Each of us should also prepare by having the following items on hand:

  • Three-day supply of food that does not need electricity for storage or for preparation
  • Enough water for drinking and sanitation, approximately three gallons per person
  • Extra batteries for radios, flashlights and other communication and safety devices
  • First Aid kit and prescription medications
  • Copies of insurance policies, identification records and other important family documents kept in a waterproof, portable container
For a complete list, visit www.vaemergency.gov. I've also included a few emergency and utility phone numbers below.

As you get ready for the storm, talk with your neighbors as well - especially elderly neighbors who may need assistance with preparations.

And be sure that your pets are secure and have the necessary food and supplies.

Lastly, don't forget that yard signs are made of metal frames that can blow around in strong winds, causing dangerous conditions and damage to homes and property. So for safety, bring them inside.

In challenging times, we see the strength of our communities - neighbors helping neighbors, Virginians working together to keep our Commonwealth a great place to live, work and raise a family.

If you can give of your resources or time, please consider supporting your local Red Cross organization to assist Virginians in need. Visit www.redcross.org to get involved.

Susan and I hope you and your family, friends and neighbors stay safe. Join us is preparing for Hurricane Sandy and continuing to always put Virginia first.

Standing Strong for Freedom,
Signature
George Allen

Important Phone Numbers:

911 for All Emergencies

211 for General Information on Hurricane Sandy

511 for Road Conditions

1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357) to report a power outage with Dominion Power

1-877-PEPCO-62 (1-877-737-2662) to report a power outage with Pepco."

Is your electric power company not listed above? In the unlikely event that your lights go out, but you're still able to use a battery-powered computer, people in my neighborhood can report a power outage here: https://www.appalachianpower.com/outages/. In more likely events, the numbers are:

1-800-956-4237 for Virginia

1-800-967-4237 for Tennessee

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