08/28/2019
Hurricane season ends November 30th, but we are actually in the peak of the season (mid-August to mid-October). Here’s a refresher of things you can do to mitigate storm risks.
Stockpile Survival Supplies
You will need enough supplies for each person for 3 to 7 days.
Water
Each person will need one gallon of water per day, and it’s a good idea to have even more water on hand for general sanitation purposes such as bathing and flushing toilets. Purchase bottled water for drinking, but fill plenty of other containers with tap water well before the storm hits.
Non-Perishable Food
Canned food is best, and you should ideally have food that doesn’t require heating or cooking. Furthermore, make sure you have a manual can opener on hand.
Medical Supplies
If someone has a medical condition that requires special attention, be sure to fill prescriptions and have all necessary supplies for their safety and well-being readily available. Furthermore, gather other over-the-counter medications and make sure that your first aid kit is full of everything you need and more.
Prepare Your Hurricane Kit
Your hurricane and emergency kit should include:
Matches and candles
Flashlights
Battery-powered radio
First-aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Scissors
Duct tape
Clean clothes
Sleeping bags and extra blankets
Extra gasoline
Prepare Your Home
You will need to:
Board up your windows
Remove all outdoor items that could be picked up by the wind
Get some extra cash
Trim dead branches from trees
Move furniture away from your windows
Store important documents in waterproof containers
For more information and helpful tips, check out the Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist. You can never be too prepared, so hunker down and stay safe out there!
September 11, 2017 - Storm surge floodwaters from Hurricane Irma inundate Memorial Park along the St. Johns River.
