SIRENS AND COURSES OF ACTION
When you hear a siren, LISTEN!
- A siren with an up and down cycle indicates a standard fire alarm. No action required.
- A steady three minute siren wail with no up and down cycle indicates a pending disaster. TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS IMMEDIATELY
1. Turn the TV to CATV Channel 8 and/or
2. Turn the radio onto one of the following stations: WPGM at 1570 AM or 96.7 FM
WMLP at 1380 AM; WOEZ at 100.9 FM, WKOK at 107.70 AM or WQKX at 94.1 FM
Shelter in Place means you should stay inside or immediately seek shelter inside a building.
Close all windows and doors, shut off air conditioners and outside air intakes
Monitor television or radio emergency channels
Do NOT use the telephone unless it is a life threatening emergency
Evacuation requires immediate action Take any medications and go to a designated area as directed. In Riverside, the official Evacuation center is St. Peter's United Methodist Church, Sunbury Road, Riverside. Go immediately to the church and await further information.
Evacuation out of Riverside can be done through 4 main routes -
A. Route 54 West to Danville
B. Route 54 East to Elysburg
C. Avenue G (SR 4004) South to Rushtown, then to Snydertown
D. Sunbury Road, (SR 4001) West to Klinesgrove, then left or right to Sunbury
TORNADOES
A tornado WATCH means conditions are favorable for a tornado to occur.
A tornado WARNING means a tornado has been sighted in the area
If a warning is issued - Inside seek shelter in the corner of a basement, under a stairwell or heavy table. Avoid area beneath the kitchen. If no basement, take cover on the first floor in the center of the house, in closet or bathroom. Stay away from windows.
Outside - lie flat on the ground, in a ditch or culvery or ravine and cover your head.
Mobile homes are not considered reliable shelter during a tornado.
PLAN AHEAD - Keep the following items on hand: bottled water, candles, battery operated radio and flashlights, fresh batteries, several days of medications and a well stocked first aid kit.
Finally remember E.D.I.T.H.: Plan and practice Exit Drills In The Home
When you hear a siren, LISTEN!
- A siren with an up and down cycle indicates a standard fire alarm. No action required.
- A steady three minute siren wail with no up and down cycle indicates a pending disaster. TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS IMMEDIATELY
1. Turn the TV to CATV Channel 8 and/or
2. Turn the radio onto one of the following stations: WPGM at 1570 AM or 96.7 FM
WMLP at 1380 AM; WOEZ at 100.9 FM, WKOK at 107.70 AM or WQKX at 94.1 FM
Shelter in Place means you should stay inside or immediately seek shelter inside a building.
Close all windows and doors, shut off air conditioners and outside air intakes
Monitor television or radio emergency channels
Do NOT use the telephone unless it is a life threatening emergency
Evacuation requires immediate action Take any medications and go to a designated area as directed. In Riverside, the official Evacuation center is St. Peter's United Methodist Church, Sunbury Road, Riverside. Go immediately to the church and await further information.
Evacuation out of Riverside can be done through 4 main routes -
A. Route 54 West to Danville
B. Route 54 East to Elysburg
C. Avenue G (SR 4004) South to Rushtown, then to Snydertown
D. Sunbury Road, (SR 4001) West to Klinesgrove, then left or right to Sunbury
TORNADOES
A tornado WATCH means conditions are favorable for a tornado to occur.
A tornado WARNING means a tornado has been sighted in the area
If a warning is issued - Inside seek shelter in the corner of a basement, under a stairwell or heavy table. Avoid area beneath the kitchen. If no basement, take cover on the first floor in the center of the house, in closet or bathroom. Stay away from windows.
Outside - lie flat on the ground, in a ditch or culvery or ravine and cover your head.
Mobile homes are not considered reliable shelter during a tornado.
PLAN AHEAD - Keep the following items on hand: bottled water, candles, battery operated radio and flashlights, fresh batteries, several days of medications and a well stocked first aid kit.
Finally remember E.D.I.T.H.: Plan and practice Exit Drills In The Home