Cable TV Coordinator David Frye reminds those relying on battery operated televisions to receive county briefings from the EOC during and after a storm that they will need to revise their plan. Just as the digital switch may have affected the televisions in your home, portable battery powered televisions that receive over the air signals will cease to function after June 12th.  Radio’s AM/FM channels will still work and portable battery powered digital televisions have been developed and are available at various electronic stores.
 
Finally, to reiterate past messages: stock up on food and water, make sure you have enough of your prescription medicines on hand, get flashlights and batteries in lieu of candles as they can be hazardous, charge your cell phone or have a corded telephone on hand since cordless phones will not function and cell service may get knocked out, stay in your home during the storm and remain there. If you must travel after, remember – ROAD SAFETY IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE.