Are you prepared for a hurricane if one approaches your area?
Are you prepared for a hurricane if one approaches your area? Do you have an evacuation plan?
Now is the time to make a plan – before it’s too late. If you live along the Gulf of Mexico or East Coast and don’t have a plan, I hope this post will prepare you. Sit down with your family and figure something out – now.
According to the National Hurricane Center, your family should have a supply kit.
The supply kit includes:
- One gallon of water per person daily for up to a week.
- Food for a week. Canned food and juices work really well. Make sure you have a manual can opener and other utensils needed for cooking food.
- Blankets and pillows
- Clothing (including clothing that is water resistant)
- First aid kit, medications, prescription drugs
- Toiletries, hygiene items, moisture wipes, hand sanitizer and soap
- Flashlight and batteries
- NOAA weather radio
- Cash, because debit and credit cards might not work
- Full tank of gas/extra gasoline
- Pet care items such as food, water, muzzle, leash, and a cage.
- Charged cellphone
- Matches or lighter
- If you have babies, make sure you have a decent supply of baby food, diapers, etc.
