10/07/2024
Here are some Essential Hurricane Preparedness Tips for 2024:
🌀 As a Hurricane Approaches
1. Create A Plan: Develop a family emergency plan, including where to go if you are in an evacuation zone, and how to stay in contact.
2. Monitor Weather Reports: Stay informed through reliable sources (e.g., National Weather Service, local news).
3. Fill up Gas Tanks: Gas up your car and any other vehicles.
4. Charge All Electronic Devices: Charge your phone, laptop, and other essential devices.
5. Withdraw Cash: In case of power outages, have some cash on hand.
6. Stay Indoors: Avoid traveling and stay indoors during the storm.
🥫Essential Supplies
1. Water (at least 1 gallon or case per person per day)
2. Non-perishable Foods
3. Flashlights and Batteries
4. Medications and First Aid Kit
5. Battery-Powered Radio
6. Extra Cash
7. Gas Cans and Fuel
8. Personal Hygiene Items
9. Multipurpose Tools
10. Sanitation Supplies (e.g., toilet paper, hand soap, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes)
⚠️Safety Tips
1. Evacuate If Ordered: Follow evacuation instructions from authorities.
2. Stay away From Windows: Move to interior rooms or areas without windows.
3. Avoid Flooding: Stay away from flooded areas and don't attempt to walk or drive through floodwaters.
4. Use Generators Safely: Never use generators indoors or near windows.
5. Be Cautious After the Storm: Avoid fallen power lines, sharp debris, fall trees, and contaminated water.
👵🏾Special Considerations
1. Seniors and Vulnerable Populations: Ensure they have a plan and necessary supplies.
2. Medical Needs: Stock up on essential medications and medical equipment.
3. Pets: Make arrangements for pet care, including food, water, and medication.
📣💻Digital Resources/Essential Apps
1. National Hurricane Center (NHC): http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
2. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): http://www.fema.gov/
3. American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/
1. National Weather Service (NWS) App
2. FEMA App
3. American Red Cross Hurricane App
4. Weather Underground App