Hurricane safety starts before a hurricane is on the way. These hurricane safety tips are designed to assist you in your hurricane preparedness….before a hurricane strikes:
- Obtain list of evacuation routes and public shelters
- Identify alternative shelters such as family members or friends
- Identify out-of-state contact with name, address and phone number
- Plan for needs of elderly or handicapped
- List and take photographs of your property
- Review the status of your flood, home and automobile insurance
- Prepare an emergency supply kit to last for at least 3 days
- Store in easy-to-carry containers: backpacks, duffle bags, trash cans
- Water – 1 gallon per person per day
- Canned or packaged foods
- Manual Can Opener
- Portable cooking facilities
- Fire Extinguisher
- Cooler
- Portable radio, flashlight, lantern and extra batteries
- Water Purification tablets and bleach
- 3/4 inch plywood boards to cover windows
- Tape and plastic garbage bags
- Sanitation supplies
- One change of clothing and footwear per person
- One blanket, sleeping bag, pillow per person
- First aid kit – include prescription medications
- Special items for infant, elderly or disabled
- Mosquito Repellant
- Extra pair of glasses or contacts
- Quiet games, toys, books, cards
- Important documents in a waterproof container
- Identification, extra set of car keys, credit card, cash or traveler’s checks
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