Hurricane Season is Here - Are You Ready?
- soba78
- Aug 7
- 2 min read
As we head into the peak of hurricane season, it’s time to double-check your plans and make sure your household is prepared.
Here are some simple steps to help keep you and your loved ones safe:
🧰 Create an Emergency Kit
Build a kit with the essentials you’ll need if the power goes out or you have to leave home quickly.
✅ Include medications, important documents, first aid supplies, water, and non-perishable food.
✅ Add flashlights, batteries, phone chargers, charging cables, and a backup power bank.
✅ Don’t forget items for pets, babies, or seniors in your household.
👨👩👧 Develop a Family Emergency Plan
Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do before, during, and after a storm.
✅ Choose a meeting place and emergency contact outside the area.
✅ Practice your plan and talk about what to do if you're not together when an emergency strikes.
🏡 Protect Your Home
Take steps now to reduce storm damage.
✅ Trim trees, clear gutters, and secure outdoor furniture.
✅ Check your windows, doors, and roof for weak spots.
✅ Get storm shutters or plywood to cover windows if a hurricane is forecasted.
📍Know Your Evacuation Zone
Don’t wait until the last minute—know now if you live in a mandatory evacuation zone.
✅ Visit your local emergency management website or call your city/county offices to find your zone.
✅ Plan multiple evacuation routes and know where you’ll go if you need to leave.
✅ Keep your gas tank more than half full in case you need to evacuate quickly.
📲 Stay Connected
Make sure you can receive real-time updates during a storm.
✅ Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on your phone.
✅ Keep your electronics fully charged before the storm.
✅ Follow your local emergency management on social media.
✅ Download a trusted weather app for alerts and radar.
Stay Informed with Emergency Alerts
Make sure your phone is set to receive emergency alerts! These alerts can give you critical updates about hurricanes, evacuations, and other local emergencies—often before you see them on the news or social media.
Check your phone settings and ensure Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are turned on.
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