Hurricane season is officially upon us and preparedness starts with organization and planning. Below are some tips to help get yourselves and your home ready in case a hurricane should strike this season.
Do not wait till the last minute to prepare for an emergency, you will be so glad you took the time now.
- Review your insurance policy; secure important documents
- Learn locations of official shelters; prepare for your pets, shelters will not accept pets
- Check emergency equipment such as flashlights, generators, cell phones, portable radios to ensure all are in good working order
- Purchase plywood or other materials to protect your home; inspect hurricane shutters and repair any necessary damages, supplies for installation
- Trim trees and shrubbery; clear your yard of possible flying debris which could damage your house or your neighbors
- Clear clogged rain gutters and downspouts
- Decide where to move your boat
- Service vehicles
- Ensure extra cash is on hand for emergencies
- Purchase canned foods and drinking water, enough for 5-7 days (1 gallon per person/day, don't forget water for your pets)
- Check First Aid Kits and restock as necessary
- Secure extra prescription medication, have 2 weeks supply on hand
Here is a list of supplies to have on hand should a hurricane strike and power/water cannot be restored for several days:
● Portable camp stove and necessary refills
● Charcoal, lighter fluid
● Flashlights, 2 per person; battery-operated lanterns and extra batteries; candles
● Matches/lighter in watertight bag
● Battery operated radio & extra batteries
● Battery operated fan & extra batteries
● Cell phone and charger, extra battery
● First aid kit, personal medication, sun screen & feminine supplies; extra prescription glasses
● Large plastic bins to ensure household items stay dry
● Mosquito coils and/or spray, citronella candles/lamps
● Life vests, galoshes & whistle
● Rope, strong twine; duct and packing tape
● Shut off wrench, pliers, hammer, nails
● Plastic sheeting and large tarps for furniture and roof
● Extra keys for home, car and boat; jumper cables
● Surgical & work gloves; sturdy protective shoes, rain gear, hat sunglasses
● Paper towels, toilet paper, napkins; saucepans for heating food and boiling water
● Disposable plates, plastic glasses, plastic forks and spoons
● Aluminum foil, plastic freezer bags, heavy duty garbage bags
● Can opener/knife
● Clorox wipes
● Chlorine bleach, water purification tablets
● Hand sanitizer, and baby-wipes
● Ice chest and ice
● Broom, mop and bucket
● Blankets, sleeping bags and mats
● Pet food and pet crates
● Baby supplies: food and liquid formula, diapers & wipes
● Books, magazines, games
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