5 Tips to Get You Ready for a Hurricane
Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding. They can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Storm surge historically is the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.
Don’t get caught unprepared. The Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season runs May 15-November 30, the Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1-November 30, and the Central Pacific Hurricane Season runs June 1-November 30. And we’ve all seen that hurricanes can travel well inland – even if you’re a few hours from the coast there’s no guarantee you won’t feel the effects of a hurricane.
Plan Now.
We’ve got 5 tips to help make sure you’re prepared for a hurricane:
- Establish a written emergency plan for your family and for your business
- Review insurance coverage for your home and business. Don’t forget to look into flood insurance eligibility (homeowner policies don’t typically cover flood damage)
- If you’re in a hurricane evacuation zone, know the routes in case you’re advised to evacuate
- Agree on a place where family members can meet if separated
- Test all emergency equipment (generators, flashlights, etc.) in advance
Hurricane Survival Kit
You should have a hurricane survival kit that includes the following:
- At least a 3-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day)
- Non-perishable food
- Baby needs (formula, diapers, etc.)
- First aid kit
- Manual can opener
- Medicines (prescription and non-prescription)
- Cell phones and battery-powered chargers
- Flashlights (and spare batteries)
- Cash
- Toiletries
- Sleeping bags and blankets
- Books, magazines, games
- Important documents (insurance, medical, bank account numbers, etc.)
- MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS FILLED WITH GAS!
Additional Information:
Here are a couple of great resources for further info:
NOAA Hurricane Preparedness Guide
Find information on BluSky storm damage restoration HERE.