Today starts the week long National Hurricane Preparedness
Campaign. Each day will feature a different topic ending with the start of
Hurricane season on June 1st.
Last June our Office kicked off hurricane season with the publication of
our first newsletter, which soon transitioned into this blog. Check out our first newsletter here. The first day of Hurricane Preparedness Week starts with the
basics of hurricanes, watch this video from the National Hurricane Center:
Do you know what you need to be prepared for hurricane season? Consider starting by making a supply
kit. What items would your family need
to shelter in place for 72 hours with no electricity? Food and water are likely the first and very
basic needs to stock. Stocking
non-perishable nutritious foods and one gallon of potable water per person per
day for 3 days will be a great way to start building an emergency supply
kit. Start by adding a few extra grocery
items each trip, by doing this will lessen the financial burden. Additionally, remember that even
non-perishable food and water have expiration dates so remember to check your
kit regularly and replace items as needed.
Other items to include in your emergency supply kit
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Manual can opener for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charge
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