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I've lived in FL most of my life and the only things I would add (which never ocurred to me until the five-in-a-row a couple of years ago) is to back your car into the garage so that if you need to drive out, you can drive straight out- less limbs to clear- and I have added a small tent. And, although I am not a gun person, I would get one of those if I didn't have children. Oh, and tampons!
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Originally Posted by sunrico90
Hurricanes do happen - be prepared instead of surprised - plan ahead.
Basic items/categories you should stock for an emergency include:
1. Water
2. Food
3. First Aid Supplies
4. Clothing/Bedding
5. Tools & Emergency supplies
6. Special Items
Now is the time to go over your hurricane preparedness. If you have not made any emergency plans, you should do them now. Planning ahead will save you unnecessary stress from not knowing what to do or not having the supplies you will need to get you through the hurricane watch, warning, storm, and aftermath. Print and post this list on the refrigerator or somewhere it will be easily seen.
Plan Well Before Hurricane Season
Create An Emergency Plan
Discuss with family members what could happen
Discuss where to meet
Discuss what to do if an evacuation is needed
Discuss shelters/rules
Discuss what to do with family pets
Discuss how to protect elderly
Review the above Emergency Plan with your family every 3 to 6 months
Review Dates
1. __/__/__
2. __/__/__
Stored Supplies
Replace stored water every three months
1. __/__/__
2. __/__/__
Replace stored food every six months
1. __/__/__
2. __/__/__
Replace stored batteries
Test fire extinguishers according to instructions
Store your supplies in a convenient, dry place.
Review your supply needs yearly.
Keep items in air tight plastic bags.
Replace clothing articles for growing children.
Supplies to Have on Hand
A large, clean garbage can in which you can store your supplies until needed. This can also be used to store clean water for use during the storm.
CASH if the electricity goes out no automatic tellers will work.
Credit cards.
Identification/Valuable papers/documents
Drinking water for 5-10 days (1 gallon/person/day). Do not use milk containers that will break or decompose; use plastic soda bottles.
Canned/packaged food (1-2 weeks).
Canned meats, canned fish, canned fruits & vegetables, canned juices, dried fruit, bread, crackers, peanut butter, jelly and bottled water. Try to purchase in one meal packages, once opened they will spoil quickly.
I've lived in FL most of my life and the only things I would add (which never ocurred to me until the five-in-a-row a couple of years ago) is to back your car into the garage so that if you need to drive out, you can drive straight out- less limbs to clear- and I have added a small tent. And, although I am not a gun person, I would get one of those if I didn't have children. Oh, and tampons!
We got hit with 3 in 13 months and got tired of it all. I purchased a home in the Pa mountains and evacuate in late May and come back around Halloween..
Much more fun to watch them on tv with the windows open.
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