Hurricane Irene Safety Information

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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. --  Officials from Joint Base Andrews have released the following safety information for Hurricane Irene.

There is a severe weather potential for the National Capital Region and beyond starting Aug. 26, 2011 with a possible duration of four to five days.

Currently Hurricane Irene is projected to reach South and North Carolina on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. Meteorologists predict the eastern portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions are expected to receive flodding rains and damaging winds, ranging from 115-135 mph, as soon as Sunday through early next week.

Base organizations have been directed to have a current unit recall roster in-place, to include civilian employees.

Key numbers to have available include:
Joint Base Andrews Hotline: (800) 435-9941
11 WG Command Post: 301-981-5058
Law Enforcement Desk: 301-981-2001
Emergency Response: 911

HURRICANE PREPARATION:

For additional information regarding hurricane preparation, please reference the links below:

Ready.gov Hurricane Information
http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html

Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://fema.gov

HURRICANE RECOVERY:

Information on current closures, delays or reporting conditions are available on the Straight Talk Line at (301) 981-2273 (Base) or (301) 981-5995.