Julia Pemberton, Redding First Selectwoman: Preparing for the Next Storm

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is the first hurricane season on record in which nine tropical storms formed before August and thirteen formed before September. (source: National Weather Service)
Redding and most towns across Connecticut were substantially without power for a week and longer in the aftermath of tropical storm Isaias.
Storm preparedness and resilience will be more important than ever as the frequency and severity of storms increases with climate change.
Downloading the FEMA App to your phone will help you stay connected and informed before, during and after severe weather events.
 
• Receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide.
• Share real-time notifications with loved ones via text, email and social media
• Learn emergency safety tips for over 20 types of disasters, including fires, flooding, hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, volcanoes and more.
• Locate open emergency shelters and disaster recovery centers in your area where you can talk to a FEMA representative in person.
• Prepare for disasters with a customizable emergency kit checklist, emergency family plan, and reminders.
• Connect with FEMA to register for disaster assistance online.
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• Follow the FEMA blog to learn about the work FEMA does across the United States.
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