Chesapeake Homes Closes Models & Sales Offices On Saturday Due To Hurricane

By now, most everyone should have what they need to weather the hurricane, but for those of you who are doing some last-minute checking and re-checking, here's a handy list of hurricane preparedness reminders:

• Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days
 

• Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
    — non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
    — foods for infants or the elderly
    — snack foods
    — non-electric can opener
    — cooking tools / fuel
    — paper plates / plastic utensils
 

• Blankets / Pillows, etc.
 

• Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
 

• First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
 

• Special Items - for babies and the elderly
 

• Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
 

• Flashlight / Batteries
 

• Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
 

• Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional
(not cordless) telephone set
 

• Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be
available for extended periods
 

• Keys
 

• Toys, Books and Games
 

• Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag
    — insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.
 

• Tools - keep a set with you during the storm
 

• Vehicle fuel tanks filled
 

• Pet care items
    — proper identification / immunization records / medications
    — ample supply of food and water
    — a carrier or cage
    — muzzle and leash


Everyone stay safe, and after the storm, be careful heading out and watch for downed trees and power lines.

Chesapeake Homes Supports

Local Susan G. Komen Efforts

With the Susan G. Komen Tidewater affiliate's Race for the Cure a little over two months away, we wanted to make you aware of our on-going efforts to raise awareness for breast cancer.  Our involvement with this valuable organization's cause is not just a once a year opportunity, but rather a year long campaign to help share information, create awareness and provide opportunities for fundraising and much-needed support.
 

We began our support of Susan G. Komen's Tidewater affliate over a year ago, and along the way have learned of many residents, employees and neighbors who either personally share, or through a family-member or friend, can relate to the battle of dealing with breast cancer.  For this reason, we provide pink packets in our sales offices, and offer a constant reminder that early detection is the best defense.
 

Upcoming, we will be joining the Komen folks and their supporters at the Norfolk Tides Bat for a Cure at Harbor Park on Thursday night, August 18, 2011.  Come out and watch a breast cancer survivor throw out the first pitch and another sing the national anthem beginning at 7 p.m. We invite you to wear pink that night in support of the fight to end breast cancer.  Plus, the first 2,000 women over age 18, will receive a free pink tote bag.  And, when tickets are purchased through Komen, a $4/ticket donation will be made back to Komen.  Won't you join us as we cheer on the Tides AND rally around Susan G. Komen Tidewater?!
 

Watch for other opportunities to help out... Such as our A Mile in Her Shoes event on Sept. 24 at our Lexington community AND joining our race team for the Race for the Cure on Oct. 15 at 31st Street Park at the oceanfront!