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Governor Gregoire Urges Washingtonians to Prepare Now for Storms

For Immediate Release: October 17, 2007

OLYMPIA � With the onset of the region�s fall and winter storm season, Governor Chris Gregoire today reminded Washington residents to check their readiness for potential storm problems.

�I urge everyone to take a moment today, before any fall or winter storms, to check their emergency supplies of food, water and batteries,� said Governor Gregoire. �We learned from last year�s storm season that these storms can produce road closures, power outages, downed trees and flooding. We all should take steps to be prepared for these situations and lessen their impact on our families.

�And, please, remember the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from charcoal grills and generators. These devices must remain outside of homes or deadly carbon monoxide can build up and kill building occupants.�

Preparedness material is available in multiple languages on the state Department of Health web site at http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook.htm.

Emergency preparedness information is available on the Washington Red Cross web site at http://www.redcrosswashington.org/ and the Washington Emergency Management Division web site at http://www.emd.wa.gov/.

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