Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: This Monday: Hearing on Disaster Preparedness

I hope you are weathering the continuing intense windstorms which we have been experiencing. These storms were very unusual for this time of year, so it is important that we learn from them so we can be prepared as best as possible in the future.

This Monday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon I will be participating in a hearing hosted by the Senate State affairs committee to discuss the topic of emergency preparedness and wind storms.

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Rep Tuck’s Community Connection: ALERT: Wind Advisory and Emergency Preparedness Tips

The National Weather Service has warned that a high wind watch is now in effect from Saturday evening through late Sunday night in Anchorage. We can expect southeast winds along Turnagain Arm and the Hillside with gusts of up to 100 miles per hour. The rest of Anchorage may experience winds of 35 to 50 miles per hour with possible gusts of 65 miles per hour.

The recent windstorm that struck the city serves as a strong reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness. I hope you will take a moment to look over the following information which will help you prepare for an emergency.

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