Staff from Carroll County's Emergency Operations Center are telling residents to expect to stay inside their home up to 72 hours this weekend as a result of the National Weather Service forecast blizzard.

The center will activate its operations 3 p.m. Friday, according to a news released issued by Carroll County Government.

To prepare, folks should assemble emergency supplies that includes:
 
    •    Water – a gallon per person per day.  Have more on hand if you have pets.  Households with wells should also store additional water in case power is lost to their pumps.
  
    •    Flashlight with batteries.  High winds increase the likelihood for power outages.
  
    •    Battery-operated radio.  Monitor local media for updated weather conditions and emergency announcements.
  
    •    Food – Keep enough non-perishable food on hand to last three days.  Make sure you have a manual can opener.
   
    •    Medications – Fill any prescriptions now that you may need through Monday.

A complete list of recommended emergency supplies can be found at www.ReadySetGood.org.

A non-emergency information line will be established Friday afternoon, according to press release issued by the emergency center. Residents will be able to call 1-888-543-8362. Details on the hours of operation for this line will be released Friday morning.

Up-to-the minute information will also be available by following @CarrollCoMD on Twitter.

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