How to Prepare For A Hurricane Before Its Too Late

9/4/2019 (Permalink)

How to Prepare For A Hurricane Before It's Too Late 

Hurricanes are massive storms that form over the ocean and move towards land. A hurricane can cause massive amounts of destruction, devastation, and unsafe conditions. Taking the time to prepare now can make a big difference in your safety. Follow these tips below to help you prepare before its too late. 

• Sign up for local alerts and warnings. 
• Learn your emergency evacuation route for your city or town. 
• Protect your property by removing any dead limbs and outdoor furniture, and securing anything that could become airborne or hazardous during the hurricane. 
• Make an emergency preparedness kit. 
• Collect any financial, medical, educational, and legal documents and put them in your emergency kit. Bring them with you if you evacuate. 
• Stock up on emergency supplies. You should have at least a three day supply of water and non-perishable food in your emergency kit, as well as extra medication, a first aid kit, hygiene items, and spare clothes.