Preparing for Hurricane Season
✅ 1. Make a Hurricane Plan
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Evacuation route: Know your local evacuation zones and routes.
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Communication plan: Establish how you’ll contact family/friends if separated.
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Shelter plan: Decide where you will go if you must evacuate (friend’s house, hotel, shelter).
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Pet plan: Identify pet-friendly shelters or hotels.
✅ 2. Build an Emergency Kit
Include enough supplies to last at least 3–7 days:
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Water: 1 gallon per person per day
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Food: Non-perishable items (canned goods, granola bars, etc.)
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Medications: Prescriptions and essential over-the-counter items
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First aid kit
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Flashlights + extra batteries
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Manual can opener
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Personal hygiene items
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Important documents (ID, insurance, bank info) in a waterproof container
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Cash: In small bills (ATMs may be down)
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Portable chargers/power banks
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Radio: Battery-powered or hand-crank (NOAA weather radio preferred)
✅ 3. Secure Your Home
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Install storm shutters or board up windows with plywood
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Trim trees and shrubs to reduce debris
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Bring in outdoor furniture and items that can become projectiles
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Secure your roof and doors
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Test your generator (if you have one) and stock fuel safely
✅ 4. Review Insurance
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Flood insurance: Not included in most homeowners policies — consider purchasing it
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Update coverage: Make sure home and contents are adequately covered
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Take photos/videos of belongings for documentation
✅ 5. Stay Informed
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Monitor weather updates from trusted sources (NOAA, local news)
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Sign up for emergency alerts from local authorities
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Download useful apps: FEMA, Red Cross, or your local emergency management
✅ 6. During a Storm Warning
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Fill your car’s gas tank
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Charge all devices
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Move valuables to higher ground (if in flood-prone area)
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Follow local evacuation orders immediately if given