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June 2008
Road Trip Organizing
May 2008
Collections Instead of Clutter
April 2008
Getting Ready for Tax Time
March 2008
Where to Begin
February 2008
When You Want to Help
January 2008
Top Ten Causes of Disorganization
December 2007
Organize for Air Travel
November 2007
Organize for Small Spaces
October 2007
When Life Happens, Reorganize
September 2007
Bathroom Organizing
August 2007
Paper Organizing
July 2007
Uncluttered Kids' Rooms
June 2007
Top Ten Organizing Tools
May 2007
Grapple The Garage
April 2007
Managing Your Time
March 2007
Spring Organizing
February 2007
Help for Caregivers of Aging Parents
January 2007
National Get Organized Month
December 2006
Year End Organizing
November 2006
Give Thanks for Being Organized
October 2006
Holiday Kitchen Organization
September 2006
In Case of a Weather Emergency - Organize!
August 2006
Back to School Organizing
July 2006
Declare your Independence from Summer Clutter
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ORGANIZING TIPS OF THE MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2006
In Case of a Weather Emergency—Organize!
It’s time to clear out clutter that may be blocking hallways, stairs, and the emergency gathering place in your home. All Sorted Out can help. I even offer a special 10 hour package plan. Contact me at Cheryl@organizeatlanta.com for more information.
- Prepare a “grab and go” bag for each household member. Each bag should contain items such as personal identification, complete change of clothes, flashlight, three day supply of medication, prescription information, bottled water, energy bars, toiletries, recent family photo, and cash. Keep blankets or sleeping bags near the bags.
- Place copies of important documents in a waterproof bag to take with you. These documents will help you prove your identity, file insurance claims, and get financial help. Mail copies to a trusted person outside your community in case your documents are destroyed. Keep originals in a safe deposit box or fireproof box.
- A radio, such as a NOAA weather radio, and extra batteries are a must to stay informed about local weather conditions.
- If you have pets, prepare a “grab and go” bag for them. Include food, water, leashes, and medication. Have a sturdy pet carrier to both provide safe transport and a secure place for the pet to rest.
- Designate a safe place in your home where your family will all go during a weather warning. Usually the best location is in the lowest part of the house away from windows. Keep your grab and go bags in this area.
- Know where your main water and gas valves are. Have a wrench to shut them off in an emergency.
- Store a three day supply of water (three gallons per person) and non-perishable foods. It is sometimes a lengthy process to establish power after a storm. Intend to use your refrigerated and freezer supplies quickly.
- In case the water supply is interrupted, keep sanitizing gels, sanitary wipes, paper towels, and toilet paper on hand. Have a plastic bucket with a tight lid to use as a portable toilet.
- Let your neighbors know when you are going to be away. If your home is damaged, emergency crews will not use valuable time and risk their safety searching for you inside.
- For additional emergency preparedness information visit these websites: Cobb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) - http://ema.cobbcountyga.gov and the American Red Cross - http://www.redcross.org.
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