Safety Tips
Fire Warning issued, due to Dry/HOT conditions
The Fire Department of St. Maarten has once again issued a Fire Warning, due to the current dry spell that the island is experiencing. The entire community is asked to be very conscious of NOT throwing out lighted cigarettes or matches that could result in bush fires. Although there have been brief shower activity throughout..
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What to do During a Hurricane
As the hurricane is approaching or is passing overhead, priority #1 should be keeping yourself, your family, and your property safe. During a Hurricane 1. Activate preparedness plan: * Have house boarded up or storm shutters in place; * Have emergency kit (including food & water) available for use. 2. Act wisely: * Stay away..
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What to do Before a Hurricane
To protect yourself, your family, and your property from the dangers of a Hurricane 1. Make an Emergency Supply Kit, which includes * Important Family Documents (eg: I.D., insurance, bank), * Water (1 gallon/person/day for min. 3 days), * Non-Perishable Food (for min. 3 days), Non-Electric Can Opener, * Battery-Powered Radio, Flashlight, Extra Batteries, *..
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What to do Before a Volcano
You can do many things to protect yourself and your family from the dangers a volcanic eruption can cause. If you live near a known volcano (active or dormant): * Be prepared for the impact a volcanic eruption can have – such as: earthquakes, hazy skies & poor visibility (due to ash-falls), flash floods, landslides,..
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What is a Volcano?
A volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a reservoir of molten rock below the surface of the earth. When pressure from gases within the molten rock becomes too great, an eruption occurs. Eruptions can be quiet or explosive. There may be lava flows, flattened landscapes, poisonous gases, and flying rock and ash. Volcanic..
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What to do After an Earthquake
After an earthquake strikes: Expect aftershocks — these secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake. Remain calm and stay alert: Listen to a battery-operated radio..
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What to do During an Earthquake
During an earthquake: ~ Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. ~ Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. ~ Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe...
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What to do Before an Earthquake
One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible aftereffects. Earthquakes are a common occurrence, rumbling below Earth’s surface thousands of times every day. But major earthquakes are less common. Here are some things to do to prepare for an earthquake and what to do once the..
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