Pay attention to local officials for information and special instructions.Only take the items you and your family may need so that others who rely on these products can also access them. This helps to protect those who are unable to procure essentials beforehand and must shop more frequently. For those who can afford it, making essential purchases and slowly building up supplies in advance will allow for longer time periods between shopping trips. Remember that not everyone can afford to respond by stocking up on necessities.After a hurricane, you may not have access to these supplies for days or even weeks. Have enough supplies for your household, include medication, disinfectant supplies, masks, pet supplies in your go bag or car trunk. Help your NeighborhoodĬheck with neighbors, senior adults, or those who may need additional help securing hurricane plans to see how you can be of assistance to others Gather Supplies Keep your cell phone charged when you know a hurricane is in the forecast and purchase backup charging devices to power electronics. Strengthen your Homeĭe-clutter drains and gutters, bring in outside furniture, consider hurricane shutters. Make copies and keep them in a secure password protected digital space. Make sure your insurance policies and personal documents like ID are up to date. If you or anyone in your household is an individual with a disability identify if you may need additional help during an emergency. Sign up for community alerts in your area and be aware of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)- which requires no-sign up. Download the FEMA app and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide.
They will provide the latest recommendations based on the threat to your community and appropriate safety measures.
Learn your evacuation routes, practice with household, pets, and identify where you will stay. You may have to evacuate quickly due to a hurricane if you live in an evacuation zone. Ensure your business has a continuity plan to continue operating when disaster strikes.ĭiscuss the latest Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it may affect your hurricane planning. In your hurricane plans include the office, kids’ daycare, and anywhere you frequent. Make sure everyone in your household knows and understands your hurricane plan. Find out how rain, wind, water, even tornadoes could happen far inland from where a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem.
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