hurricane preparedness guide

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It’s crucial to put together a bag of items that you could bring in case you have to leave. This kit will be  helpful even if you are able to stay in your house but experience storm-related effects like power outages.  A widespread panic is a typical pattern when hurricanes are on the horizon. When this occurs, a huge  number of people hurry to obtain all the supplies they believe they require. However, you may  significantly reduce the potential stress of a particularly chaotic situation of you pack your kit in advance.  Create your kit in bag that you can carry with you effortlessly. Be sure to prepare the following: 

· An emergency food and water supply.

· An emergency medicine supply.

· Emergency power sources such as flashlights (bring extra batteries)

· Safety and personal items.

· Important documents, including medical documents, wills, passports, and personal identification.

· A fire extinguisher. Make sure your family knows where to find it and how to use it.

 Understand how to protect your home from destructive winds, storm urges, and flooding.

· Organize your yard. Check your home for anything that can blow around during the storm and cause damage. Bikes, outdoor furniture, grills, propane tanks, and construction supplies should be moved inside or underneath cover.

· Lock the doors and windows. To protect your windows, use storm shutters or staple pieces of plywood to the exterior window frames. This can protect you from shards of broken glass.

· Prepare to shut off your electricity. Turn off your power if you notice water, downed power lines, or if you have to leave your home.

· Drinking water should be placed in clean water containers. This is something you should do in case the storm causes you to lose access to water. You may also add water to your bathtub and sinks to use for washing.

· In order to avoid CO poisoning, check the battery in your carbon monoxide (CO) detector.

· Talk to your family members about your emergency plan.

· Keep monitoring for storm-related developments. Check the internet, watch TV, or listed to the radio

· Concerning specific needs, contact the hospital, the public health agency, or the police. Get guidance on what to do if you or a loved one is elderly or incapacitated and won’t be able to go right away.

· Put agricultural and domestic animals in a secure location. Learn more about keeping pets safe in emergencies.

· Fill the gas tank of your car.

· Transport vehicles under cover or into your garage.

· Keep an emergency kit your car at all times.

Always follow instructions from authorities regarding whether to evacuate or stay put.

You might hear an order from officials to evacuate if a hurricane is approaching. Never defy a request to leave. Even strong, well-built homes might not be able to withstand a hurricane. It is not worth jeopardizing your health and safety to stay at home to defend your possessions. 

You might hear a request to remain at home. Staying in might be safer than leaving if driving conditions are hazardous.