

Heed instructions from emergency officials and know how to evacuate safely should you be told to do so.

HURRICANE TRACK HENRI GENERATOR
Keep rain gutters and downspouts clear of debris to reduce home flooding risks.Ĭheck operations for sump pumps and generators.Īlways use generators outside away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use generators inside buildings or partially enclosed areas, even with ventilation. More than 3,000 people die a year from preventable generator accidents. Tie down or bring indoors any objects that might be blown around by winds. Listen to the radio or television for the latest storm information. Sign up for specific Dover alerts through Code Red at dover.nh.gov/services/online-services/code-red. Sign up for NH Alerts or download the NH Alerts mobile app to receive free emergency notifications, including weather alerts from the National Weather Service via nh.gov/safety/divisions/emergservices/nh911/mapping/emergencynotificationsystem.html. Harper and Haas offered safety tips, including the following: "Waiting until Sunday to prepare for this storm is too late," Harper said. New Hampshire Homeland Security Emergency Management Director Jennifer Harper and Dover Fire Chief Paul Haas urged residents to prepare for flooding and power outages. The city of Portsmouth Emergency Management Team and department heads met Friday to assess the approaching storm, announcing they will continue to monitor the situation and take any needed precautions. Residents are advised to secure any outdoor items in case of wind. Walsh said they generally see flooding near the Rye/North Hampton seawall, at the intersection of Washington Road and Ocean Boulevard, and in pockets near Foss Beach and Odiorne State Park. Tracking Henri: Henri upgraded to hurricane, Cuomo declares state of emergency for NYC, Long Island Especially after dark, the water on the road can be deceiving so we will have detours ready."

If there is one to three of water in the roadway, it will knock you over, or stall your car. With anticipated high tides, we want to be ready to close roads. "We know the areas that are usually vulnerable, along (Route) 1A and some of the side roads. "Police, fire, the highway department and New Hampshire (Department of Transportation) are getting ready in case of flooding," said Walsh.
