Has it been a year already?! The official start of the hurricane season was Monday after National Hurricane Preparedness week, May 25 – 31st.
Here are planning tips from NOAA:
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Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family. Know your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind. | ||
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Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane hazard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may not be your home but within your community. | ||
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Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. | ||
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Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact. | ||
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Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate. | ||
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Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911. | ||
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Check your insurance coverage – flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. National Flood Insurance Program | ||
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Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a Disaster Supply Kit. | ||
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Use a NOAA weather radio. Remember to replace its battery every 6 months, as you do with your smoke detectors.
Here’s a tracking chart you can download. |
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