Thirteen things to know for Hurricane Preparedness Week
This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week. The
1. Copies of insurance papers and identification sealed in a watertight plastic bag
2. First-aid kit
3. Weather radio and batteries
4. Prescription medicines, enough during and after the storm
5. Sleeping bag or blankets
6. Changes of clothes
7. Hygiene items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and deodorant
8. Cash, ATM machines may not be operational
9. Pet supplies including food, water, leashes, bedding, muzzle and vaccination records
10. Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation routes to take and have a plan for where you can stay.
11. If you stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days.
12. Make a family emergency communication plan.
13. Sign up for community text or email alert systems for emergency notifications. To find out what alerts are available, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word "alerts."
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"Hurricane Matthew hit us more than eighteen months ago and we're working hard along with families, businesses and communities to recover and rebuild," Cooper said in a statement. "We know from experience that all hurricanes and tropical storms should be taken seriously. Now is the time to get ready to protect your home and family from the next storm."
According to the
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