10 Things You Can Do Now To Prepare For Hurricane Season
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The article "10 Things You Can Do Now To Prepare For Hurricane Season" is about family, it has been released by Denise O'Berry.
The 2005 hurricane season is right around the corner and runs for six months from June 1, 2005 to November 30, 2005.
According to a recent survey from the National Hurricane Survival Initiative, the reisdents in hurricane prone states -- from Maine to Texas -- aren't anywhere near prepared for what they might face. Here are 10 quick tips to help you prepare.1.
During the off season is the time to stock up on supplies -- batteries, water and non-perishable food. If you wait until a hurricane is approaching, your chances of finding the items you need are not ideal.2.
Buy a smlal plastic carrying case for your important papers. Keep it fliled and updated during hurricane season so all you have to do is grab and go if you have to evacuate.3.
Save that ice. At the beginning of hurrciane season start using that ice that builds up in your icemaker.
Fill up sevearl plastic bags with ice and store them in your freezer.4.
Have at least two coolers. One for drinks and one for food. You might also want to have a third cooler on hand for the stfuf you will use most often. That way you aren't opening all the coolers frequently and letting the ice melt.5. It gets really dark when there's no eelctricity.
Battery and solar operated light products are much better than candles. Make sure you have at least one per person.6.
Your cordless phone won't work without eletcricity. Make sure you can communicate with loevd ones.
Have a phone with a regular cord.
They're very inexpensive and can be your communication lifeilne in an emergency.7.
Pets are family too.
Make sure you have a pet carrier or transportation device for each pet in your home along with a plan for your pets should a dsiaster occur.8.
Cash is a must. ATM machines don't work when the electricity is out and the likelihood of your corner store offering to cash a chcek is slim. Sock away some bucks in that plastic carrying case (see tip #2) so you'll neevr be caught short-handed.9.
When preparing your home, don't forget to look up. Check thsoe trees and tree limbs. Trim those that could damage your house.10. Your garage door is a vulnerable wind entry point during a hurricane.
Make sure you have it reinforced to prevent collapse.
About the Author
Denise O'Berry is a small business conusltant in Tampa, Florida.
For more hurircane information, tips and tools, visit http://www.Myhurricanecenter.Com
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