HALL CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (EMA) ADVISORY:
“The weather may be uncertain, but you don’t have to be! Stay prepared and safe:
Charge all medical device batteries (oxygen concentrators, CPAPs, mobility devices)
Stock 3 days of food, water & medications
Prepare backup heat & test alternative sources
Charge flashlights & lanterns (skip the candles!)
Keep outdoor generators 20+ feet away + have a CO monitor ready
Sign up for alerts: alerts.hallcounty.org
FOR OXYGEN USERS (Critical):
Call your oxygen provider TODAY for backup e-tanks (72-hour supply)
Flag your address with your power company as “Life-Sustaining Medical Equipment”
Have a backup location ready (friend’s house, hotel, medical shelter with power)
Fully charge portable concentrator batteries NOW
If severe breathing difficulty: Call 911
Remember: Fire and EMS handle emergencies, not oxygen refills. Prep your backup tanks now!”