CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) August 21 will bring many visitors to the area to view the solar eclipse. This is an influx that the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross has been preparing for in coordination with local emergency agencies to ensure they are collectively prepared for any contingency that may occur.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ECLIPSE
If requested, they are prepared to shelter and feed anyone displaced by disasters, residential fires, or other events. They have placed volunteers and resources on standby and planned for the use of cots, blankets, and water if needed. In the event of communication outages, their HAM radio operators are also standing by. These are all part of their regular readiness procedures and they urge the community to also be prepared.
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Here are a few safety tips offered by the Red Cross:
– Pack an emergency kit for travel
– Have plenty of non-perishable food and water on hand
– Stay informed
– Check the weather forecast
– Have an emergency plan
– Print directions in case cellular communication is unavailable
– Know where you will be staying
– Keep your gas tank full
– Download Red Cross Emergency Apps