Hurricane Preparedness: Emergency Survival Kit

Having supplies at your disposal is crucial to your well-being and safety in case of an emergency. Let’s look at what to include when assembling a disaster preparedness kit:

• Non-perishable food, water and medicine for each person should be set aside. Be sure to have a three-day supply for these items.
• Blankets, pillows and clothes to keep you comfortable and clean as long as possible.
• Extra cash is recommended as ATMs and banks could be closed for extended periods, but the need for paper currency still exists.
• Battery-powered flashlights and radios are needed in case there is no electricity. Having a radio nearby can alert you when it is safe to leave the home and the status of the damage in the surrounding area.
• Portable chargers can be convenient to have for charging cell phones and contacting loved ones following a disaster.
• A waterproof bag containing important medical and insurance documents that need to be saved in case water damage occurs at your home.

These are just a few of the items to make sure you have assembled and ready to use this hurricane season. You never know if you may be the one impacted by a dangerous hurricane in the coming months.

Source: weather.gov
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Story Image: Hurricane Epsilon imagery on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 (NOAA).