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Every storm is different but
emergency agencies have identified the following typical profile to help them
plan. Knowing what to expect will help
you plan too! Day 1 Electricity
is out . Water is
either unavailable or unsafe to drink. Government
agencies closed, little infrastructure exists. Gasoline
pumps not working. Banks and
financial institutions closed. Curfew
goes into effect at nightfall. Day 2 Looting
may begin, police work 12-hour shifts, National Guard may be called in. Ice becomes
unavailable. Few
stores open and essentials are quickly depleted. Suppliers
and relief efforts hampered by lack of street signs and downed trees. Pay
telephones may be set up. Limited
electricity to essential services restored. Day 3 Volume of
telephone calls overwhelms telephone company capabilities. First
influx of repair crews, building materials, and contractors. City
crews are beginning to make an impact on street clearing. Electrical
service begins to be restored to businesses; banks may reopen. Day 4 Major
streets open; secondary roads are still closed and may not be open for a week
or more. Some
public schools may reopen, some may operate on
partial day schedule. Day 5 Local
governments pass ordinances outlawing price gouging as complaints of poor and
shoddy repairs increase. Relief
efforts have finally been well organized, with shelters and food kitchens
operating throughout disaster area. Phone
service should be nearly restored; electrical service still out over much of
the area. Day 6 Additional
governmental agencies have recovered, although trash collection will continue
to be out for perhaps a week. Still no
mail delivery in most areas, although post office is setting up collection
areas. Hospitals
see an increase in disaster related injuries as people attempt repairs, are
exposed to insects and snakes, suffer heat exhaustion, and face emotional
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