No Sunday Services 8-27-11

Hurricane Irene is forecasted to cause heavy rains and flooding in Albany this weekend, especially on Sunday.  As a precaution, the Branch Presidency has decided to cancel all Sunday services.  Please continue to observe the Sabbath day accordingly, we encourage organized family prayer with spiritual thoughts and or testimonies and scripture study.

We ask that Home and Visiting Teachers check with their assigned members, most importantly the ones who are alone or may be in need of special care.  In case of power outage, see that they have a supply of water and food for at least three days.  Please check in with them before and after the storm.  All should have the Branch Presidency, Elders Quorum, and Relief Society Presidency Phone numbers and in instance of no phone communication, their address.

Emergency Preparedness:

1) Water: for general use you should have one gallon per person for two days.  Boil or use bleach if undrinkable

2) Food: non-perishable (dry or canned)

3) Utilities: know your utility shut-offs

4) Have a flashlight with new batteries available and a battery powered radio

5) Establish a family "meeting" location other than your home in case of separation and home damage.

You are encouraged to stay home and in your houses Sunday unless it's an emergency.'

Sincerely,

Albany 2nd Branch Auxilliary leaders