Hurricane Info
While relief agencies will help you after a hurricane, it may take days to clear roadways so utility crews can reach your neighborhood. Plan to be self-sufficient for up to a week. It is recommended that you do the following early in hurricane season.
Be Prepared
- Two-week supply of prescription drugs
- Special dietary foods
- Cash or travelers checks
- Blankets and sleeping bags
- Flashlight and batteries with extra bulbs
- Bottled water (one gallon per person per day for one week)
- Water containers
- Full tank of gas in car and extra set of keys
- Important papers including ID
- Valuables
- Cooler
- Personal Items
- Infant necessities, including two-week supply of disposable diapers
- Emergency cooking facilities
- Manual can opener
- Extra clothing
- Safety matches in waterproof container
- Battery-powered clock
- Canned food and milk
- Plastic drop cloth
- Battery-powered radio
- Disposable plates, glasses and utensils
- Map of your area
- Household chlorine bleach
- Games and books
- Boards, hammers and nails for windows
Although a lot of the above can be applicable, for our commercial clients, please go to the following link for “Hurricane Preparedness for your Business”.