Darke County was ready for Sandy 

The Darke County Office of Homeland Security and Energy Management and the Darke County Chapter of the American Red Cross had preparations ready for the high winds that were expected with Hurricane Sandy. Fortunately they were not needed. With any severe weather advisory, residents should do a number of things to prepare. 

Test your generators or make arrangements to stay with relatives or friends that have generators.  Listen to local radio, television, a weather channel or a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) radio for information. Become familiar on how to shelter-in-place. Shelter-in place means to take immediate shelter where you are—at home, work, school, or in between. It is important to listen to the TV or radio to understand whether the authorities wish you to merely remain indoors or to take additional steps to protect yourself and your family. 

Preparation for any type of severe weather also means having a family disaster plan and an emergency supply kit assembled and in a location that is easy to access during an emergency.  

Please just remain mindful of the potential of this storm. Visit www.ready.gov, www.darkecountyema.org, www.redcross.org, or call 937-548-1444 for more information on preparing and planning for disasters.