- Know if you live in an evacuation area. Identify your home's vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind.
- Check your supplies, replace batteries and replenish food on a rotating basis.
- Take first aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes, and be sure to have a hurricane disaster kit handy.
- Adjust refrigerator temperature to the coldest setting to reduce the potential of food spoiling if the power is temporarily lost.
- Develop a family hurricane plan by identifying a safe room, an escape route, an out-of-state family contact and a plan for your pets.
Items to collect and keep safe:
Prescription medications
Nonperishable food
Bottled water
Coolers for food
Ice
Paper plates
Plastic utensils
Duct tape
Batteries
Important documents
Photo IDs
Information to process insurance
Cash on hand
Battery-powered radio
Can opener
Tools
Flashlight
Fire extinguisher
Learn more:
