Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and last through November 30.
You can take the below steps to prepare.
Get a Kit
Building an emergency essentials kit is the essential first step to preparedness. Avoid panic by stocking up on important items over the whole year. It’s safer and less expensive than waiting until the last minute. Your kit should include:
• Seven-day supply of non-perishable (canned) food
• One gallon of drinking water, per day, for each member of your family, for seven days
• Cash – if power fails, ATMs may not work
• Portable battery or hand crank radio with the weather band. Phone chargers
• Flashlights for each member of the family and extra batteries
• Personal items – medications, extra clothes, hygiene items, disinfectant supplies, pet supplies, gasoline
• Seven-day supply of food, water, and medication for your pets
Make a Plan
What will you do in a disaster or hurricane? Do you need to evacuate or should you stay home and ride out the storm? Make sure your plan answers important questions like:
• Are you in an evacuation zone?
• Where will you go if you do evacuate?
• How will you keep in touch with family members and others?
• Are there other people you are responsible for who may need your help?
