Stay Hurricane Ready with Survival Essentials

6/9/2021 (Permalink)

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As we all know, hurricanes can be one of the most devastating types of natural disasters. When a big storm is in the forecast, everyone who lives anywhere near the hurricane that's on its way should have a disaster plan ready. One of the first tasks in your disaster plan should include replenishing your hurricane kit. According to FEMA, at a minimum, you should have these basic supplies:

• Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).
• Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible).
• Extra batteries.
• First aid kit. 
• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items.
• Multi-purpose tool, like a Swiss Army knife.
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items.
• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies).
• Cell phone with charger.
• Family and emergency contact information.
• Extra cash (ATMs might be inoperable).
• Extra fuel for generator and car.
• Depending on your family’s requirements, you may need to include: medical-care items, baby supplies, pet supplies and other things, such as extra car and house keys. Additional supplies might include towels, plastic sheeting, duct tape, scissors and work gloves.

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