Are
your ready for hurricane season?
Hurricanes
are most active in September.
If
you haven’t already done so, now is the time to get prepared.
- Store at least 5 gallons of water per person or pet, this should last you 3-5 days
- If you run out of your stored water, you can disinfect tap water by boiling the water or using unscented household bleach. See this website for more instructions:
- Have a 2 week supply of your medications
- Gather any important documents and store in a waterproof container
- Gather a 5 day supply of non-perishable food items such as;
- peanut butter , canned tuna fish, vegetables, canned salmon, canned chicken
- crackers, cereal, trail mix, granola bars
- . Don’t forget baby food or formula if needed.
- Turn down the temperature on your freezer and fridge so that if you lose power the food will last longer.
- Gather safety items:
- fire extinguisher, battery-powered radio, flashlights, extra batteries, first aid kit
- Collect personal care items:
- soap, body wipes, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products and diapers
- Get your homes and cars ready:
- clear yard of anything that could blow around in the storm
- cover windows and doors with plywood
- move vehicles into your garage
- Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning; have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home
- Only use your generator outside, 20 feet away from open windows or doors.
- Follow storm and emergency instructions
- Follow evacuation orders
- Follow this website for more information to keep your home and family safe during hurricane season:
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