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April 27, 2022 Tornado Watch vs Know where to g Elk City Prepare for a possible tornado: e Check for forecast updates e Move to the basement, an interior and monitor sky conditions. room or closet away from windows ¢ Determine where to take and outside walls, or the lowest Public Storm Shelter - floor of a sturdy building. shelter. If you live in a mobile home or home without a ¢ If you are in a vehicle, mobile home 300 W. 5th Street, beneath the basement, identify a safe or outdoors, move to the closest fire department’s garage building you can reach substantial shelter. quickly. e Check for wireless emergency alerts Sayre e¢ Review your emergency on your mobile phone, forecast plan and check supplies updates and further information. Source: National Weather Service Public Storm Shelter - Entrance located on 4th St, How pet owners can prepare across from the Baptist Church for disasters in advance Erick The need to prepare for mends pet owners plan as if so it’s vital that pets wear their dows and be easily accessible Public Storm Shelter - natural disasters is never they won't be allowed to re- identification tags and collars and easy to clean. more apparent than right af- at all times. The ASPCA urges No designated shelter. turn home for several weeks, Disaster preparedness in- ter an especially harsh storm even if they suspect their pet owners to include pets’ cludes strategies to keep pets touches down. But disaster time away will be much short- names and any urgent medical preparation should be a pro- er. Speak with your vet about needs on the tags. A telephone safe in the wake of storms or active endeavor, as taking ac~ what to include in a pet first- number where owners can be | tion before a storm can make aid kit, and be sure to bring reached at all hours of the day ‘confronting the storm that at least several days’ worth of should be included on tags as ALL KINDS OF ROOFING ¢ SHINGLES * ASPHALT * METAL ROOFING much easier. canned (pop-top) or dry food. well. Pet owners must give ex- Disposable litter trays, liquid + Take location into ac- INSURED * SERVING WESTERN OKLAHOMA FOR 30+ YEARS tra thought to disaster pre- dish soap and disinfectant count. The ASPCA advises pet paredness to ensure their and an extra collar or harness owners who live in regions pets can make it through and extra leash are some ad- prone to certain disasters to harsh storms unscathed. Nat- ditional emergency supplies find rooms in their homes ural disasters like storms and to pack. A full list of recom- which can serve as safe ha- fires can put pets in jeopardy, mended emergency supplies vens during storms. Many so it’s vital that pet owners take the steps necessary to can be found at aspca.org. storms do not require evacua- protect their furry friends be- - Make sure pets wear col- tions, but that does not mean fore such disasters strike. lars and tags at all times. Di- pets won't be frightened. Safe saster can strike at any time, rooms should be clear of win- + Place a rescue alert sticker on your front door or window. Rescue alert stickers alert first responders to the Being completely underground is the best presence of pets in a home. place to be in a tornado. If you have an ‘The ASPCA recommends plac- ing the sticker on the front underground storm cellar, use it. Make door or window (visit aspca. org to receive a free sticker). sure the door is securely fastened. Include the types and num- bers of pets in the home as TERRY'S FURNITURE well as the name and phone number of your veterinarian. SHOWROOM - Learn about local safe havens. If pet owners must evacuate in the case of a com- ing storm, their pets must evacuate as well. Some animal 2001 SOUTH MAIN shelters provide emergency shelter for pets and/or can ar- ELK CITY, OKLAHOMA range for pets to be fostered until their owners can safely return home, It’s vital to con- duct this research in advance, (580)225-4006 OR (800)925-4006 as the ASPCA notes that not all shelters can accommodate terrysfurnitureshowroom.com pets during storms or other emergencies. Knowing which ones do can ensure pets have Cash or Check HOURS: a safe place to go should di- 90 Day Lay-A-way Monday-Friday 9-6 saster strike. + Stock up on emergency Special Financing Saturday 9-5 supplies. The ASPCA recom- Cover exterior attic vents with metal wire mesh no larger than 1/8 inch to prevent sparks from entering the home. All Types of Roofing _ _ VINYL @ SIDING @ PAINTING | (580) 234-9920 Elk City (580) 821-0663 Serving Western Oklahoma for 28 years! OKREG 80000878 Loans * Checking Accounts * Savings Accounts GIVE US ACALL TODAY! Great Plains Bank Treesome Tree Trimmers MEMBER FDIC a 405-368-4511 - 580-497-1273 Owner/Operator: Joey Porter 128 E. Main St, Sayre/ 888-449-2265 « 2017 W. 3rd, Elk City/580-225-2265 Treesometreetrimmers.com gpbankok.com