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How to prepare for a Hurricane
Plan ahead What to do about power outages. How to deal with personal injuries. How to turn off the water, gas and electricity at main switches. What to do if you have to evacuate. Where to meet and whom to contact if you get separated. In addition, you should: Post emergency telephone numbers by the telephones. Teach children how and when to call 911 for help. Take a Red Cross first aid and CPR class. Make arrangements for your pets.
Get your food supply ready Have at least a three-day supply of food on hand. Focus on high-nutrition foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. Your foodstuffs might include: Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables Canned juices, milk, soup Staples, including sugar, salt, pepper High energy foods, including peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix Vitamins Foods for infants, the elderly or people on special diets Comfort/stress foods, including cookies, hard candy, instant coffee, tea Keep canned foods in a dry place where the temperature is fairly cool. To protect boxed foods from pests and extend their shelf life, store the boxes in tightly closed cans or metal containers. Rotate your food supply. Use foods before they go bad, and replace them with fresh supplies, dated with ink or marker. Place new items at the back of the storage area and older ones in front. Keep a supply of cooking and eating implements that can be used in the absence of running water or electricity, including: Plastic utensils, paper cups and plates Manual can and bottle openers A heating source, such as a camp stove or canned heat stove, and extra fuel.
