Hurricane Season is Here! Are You Prepared?

6/11/2021 (Permalink)

Are You Storm Ready? Hurricane Season is Here!

Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1^st, and as many residents of the Southeastern United States know, it is imperative to be prepared in the event a hurricane heads their way.  Although not directly on the coast, our area has the possibility of experiencing hurricane conditions, which can lead to wind damage, flooding rains, or tornadoes, and because of this, having an emergency kit prepared is extremely important this time of year.

So, what should go into your Hurricane Preparedness Kit?  Ready.gov offers the following list as a guide:

• Water – one gallon per person, per day, for several days.
• Food – at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery Powered or Hand Crank Radio
• Flashlight
• First Aid Kit
• Batteries
• Whistle (to signal for help)
• Dust Mask (to help filter contaminated air)
• Plastic Sheeting & Duct Tape
• Moist Towelettes
• Garbage Bags
• Wrench or Pliers
• Manual Can Opener
• Prescription Medications
• Non-Prescription Medications (such as pain relievers and fever reducers)
• Cash
• Paper & Pencil
• Matches or Lighter
• Personal Hygiene Items

Also, if you have children or pets, be sure to prepare specific supplies for their needs, such as books and activities for children, or food bowl, water bowl, food, and leash for a pet.  Although preparation can be extensive, it is always better to find yourself having too much instead of too little in the case of a natural disaster emergency.

For more information on disaster preparation, and specifically hurricane preparedness, the following websites are great resources:

www.weather.gov

www.fema.gov

www.redcross.org

Stay safe this hurricane season, and if you find yourself in need of property damage cleanup and restoration, give SERVPRO of Albany and Americus a call at 229-439-2048!