Tracking Henri: Groton Recommends Voluntary Evacuations On Several Streets

The City of Groton is recommending residents living on streets listed below prepare to evacuate for safety.

The voluntary evacuation begins at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21 for residents on :

All residents are being asked to take steps to prepare for Henri.

The town and the Red Cross will be opening a shelter on Saturday, Aug. 21 at Fitch High School, 101 Groton Long Point Rd, at 6 p.m.

Residents should bring pillows, blankets, clothing, medicine, and special foods, if required.

Masks are required and people will be screened before entering the shelter.

School support staff will be on hand Sunday morning to help with meals.

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Recommended items to include in a basic emergency supply kit

One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
A whistle to signal for help
Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
A manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
Food and litter requirements for any pets
Medicine or any special need items, including diapers for infants
Cleaning supplies that disinfect for COVID-19 and face masks should they be needed at a shelter

Family emergency plan

Be sure you and family members are aware of local shelter locations and your evacuation zone, especially if you live along the shoreline.
Identify an out-of-town contact. It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members.
Be sure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone, coins, or a prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact.
Plan ahead and pre-set a family group text conversation in your phones. Text messages can often get around network disruptions when a phone call might not be able to get through, and it uses less battery life.
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