Are you Prepared for Hurricane Season?

In preparation for Hurricane Season, we wanted to provide our extended community with a list of items to have on hand to best deal with the multiple outcomes the storm may bring:

The National Hurricane Center suggests having the following materials on hand:

• Water: At least 1 gallon of water per person/ animal per day for at least 3 days.
• Food: At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food.
• Radio: A battery-powered radio with NOAA weather radio tone alert and extra batteries.
• Flashlight: Make sure you have extra batteries as well.
• First Aid Kit
• Manual can opener: If the electricity is out, you would need some way to open your canned food.
• Cellphone: Make sure you have extra battery packs or a solar charger to keep your phone on.
• Prescription medications
• Glasses
• Cash
• Important family documents: Make sure you have copies of insurance policies and some form of state-issued ID.
• Sturdy shoes: Think about pulling out those rain boots and sneakers.
• Pet supplies: Your pets will need enough food and water to also weather out the storm with you.

SOURCE: http://www.noaa.gov/