Hurricane Survival Kits.

Before the storm

1. When is Hurricane season ?  Know when you could be at risk.
2. Stay informed, once a Hurricane Watch or Warning has been issued, you should check TV, Radio or NOAA emergency broadcasts regularly. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO EVACUATE, DO SO WITHOUT DELAY ! Make sure you have a good emergency radio with fresh batteries in case you lose power.
3. Review your emergency plan with everyone involved.
4. Check your Hurricane survival kit, make sure the items with an asterisk below are ready to go with you if and when you have to leave.
5. Keep your vehicle's gas tank topped off, keep a 5 gallon gas can on hand.
6. If you have time, make sure gutters and downspouts are clear, trim overhanging limbs on trees. Secure loose items outside such as lawn furniture and trash cans.
7. If you own a chain saw, make sure it is functioning properly.

During the Storm:

If you do not evacuate:
1. Check TV, Radio, or NOAA broadcasts frequently.
2. Close interior doors, brace exterior doors. Stay away from windows.
3. Turn refrigerator to coldest setting and open as little as possible.
4. Fill bathtubs with water. This can be used to flush toilets, wash, and in case you drink all the water in your hurricane survival kit, to drink.
4. Stay alert for tornadoes, they are often spawned by hurricanes.
5. If you live near water, or near the coast, watch for flooding and storm surge.
6. Be careful not to confuse the eye of the storm for the end of the storm. If the eye passes over your location, it will get calm and possibly even sunny for a short time, followed by the second half of the storm.
7.NEVER use a charcoal or gas grill indoors for cooking or heating.

If you evacuate:
1. Hurricane survival kits should be taken with you.
2. Shut off utilities if instructed to do so.
3. Take chainsaw with you in case you need to clear a tree from the road while evacuating or returning. (be sure there are no downed power lines in contact with the tree)
4. Call ahead and advise those at your planned destination of your intentions. Learn where the official evacuation shelters are, in case you need to divert to one.
5. Bring your mobile phone and charger.

After the Storm:
1.Remain indoors until an official "all clear" is issued.
2.Downed power lines pose a serious risk after hurricanes. Stay clear of downed lines of any kind. Stay clear of puddles, trees, or debris in contact with downed power lines.
3.Use phones for emergencies only. Call 911 for life threatening situations only.
4.Call authorities to report any hazards such as downed power lines, leaking gas mains, broken water mains and overturned gas tanks.
5.If power was off during the storm, check refrigerated and frozen foods for spoilage.
6.Replenish supplies used from hurricane survival kits as soon as possible, you might need it again next week !

Hurricane survival kits:
The essentials:
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(items denoted with an *asterisk should be kept in a backpack or duffle bag. These are the minimal supplies you should take with you if you have to evacuate.)

Bottled water ( 1 gallon per day per person) for 14 days* Manual can opener* Non-perishable foods:* * Canned meat, fish, fruit and vegetables * Bread in moisture proof packaging * Cookies, candy, dried fruit * Canned soups, & milk * Powdered or single serve drinks * Cereal bars * Package condiments * Peanut butter and jelly * Instant coffee & tea Flashlight (1 per person) * Portable battery powered lanterns Glass enclosed candles Battery powered radio or TV Battery operated alarm clock Extra batteries, including hearing aids Ice chest and ice First Aid Kit-including aspirin, antibiotic cream, and antacids Mosquito repellent Sun screen (45 SPF recommended) Waterproof matches/butane lighter Money* Plain bleach or water purification tablets Disposable plates, glasses, and Utensils Maps of the area with landmarks on it Cooking : * Folding survival knife * Sterno * Portable camp stove or grill * Stove fuel or charcoal, lighter fluid * Disposable eating utensils, plates & cups * Paper towels * Aluminum foil * Oven mitts Personal Supplies: * Prescriptions (1 month supply)* * Photo copies of prescriptions* * Toilet paper * Entertainment: books, magazines, card games etc * Soap and detergent * Toiletries* * Bedding: pillows, sleeping bag* * Clothing for a few days* * Rain ponchos, and work gloves * Extra glasses or contact lenses Babies: * Disposable diapers* * Formula, food and medication* Documents: * Photo copies of prescriptions * Photo identification* * Proof of occupancy of residence (utility bills) * Medical history or information * Waterproof container for document storage * Back-up disks of your home computer files * Camera & film * Copies of Insurance policies. Pet Supplies * Dry & canned food for two weeks * Water (1/2 gallon per day) * Litter box supplies * Traveling Cage Other Necessities: * Tools: hammer, screw drivers, wrenches nails, saw * Trash bags * Cleaning supplies * Plastic drop cloth * Mosquito netting * ABC rated fire extinguisher * Masking or duct tape * Outdoor extension cords * Spray paint to identify your home if necessary * One of your home phones (Phone service may remain functional)

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