The first step in being prepared is to have a plan. Take time before the storm to know your evacuation zone, route and where shelters are located.
THE FIRST 72 ARE ON YOU!
This means you need to have enough food, water and supplies for each person in your household to last at LEAST 72 hours after the storm. Take time to figure out how much food, water and supplies you’ll need and purchase those items at the beginning of hurricane season. Many people wait until there is a direct threat of a storm to purchase those items and often times find themselves in long lines and not able to find what they need. If you purchase your hurricane kit ahead of time, you’ll save a lot of time and hassle. If you live on a budget, purchase your hurricane kit a little at a time and set it aside in your house. In addition to non-perishable food, you’ll need to consider having the following items on hand:
Generators and gas powered machinery should never be operated in your house, garage or shed. When generators run in an enclosed area, it builds up carbon monoxide and can be lethal.
Get started with this checklist:
