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Hurricane Preparedness Guide
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Getting Prepared
Supplies
Check out the entire Red Cross list here
Getting Prepared
- Check your disaster supplies and replace or restock as needed.
- Bring in anything that can be picked up by the wind (bicycles, lawn furniture, kids and pets).
- Close windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you do not have hurricane shutters, close and board up all windows and doors with plywood.
- Fill bathtub with water. You may want it to cook with or flush with it..
- Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep them closed as much as possible so that food will last longer if the power goes out.
- Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances.
- Fill your car’s gas tank.
Supplies
- Food—at least a 3-day supply of nonperishable
- Water—at least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Batterypowered or handcrank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
- First aid kit
- Medications (7day supply)
- Multipurpose tool
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
- Cell phone with chargers
- Family and emergency contact information
- Extra cash
- Baby supplies
- Pet supplies
- Tools/supplies for securing your home
- Extra set of car keys and house keys
- Rain gear
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Camera for photos of damage
Important Message
If your community has experienced a disaster, register on the American Red Cross site available through www.redcross.org to let your family and friends know about your welfare. If you don’t have Internet access, call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and your family.
Emergency Phone Numbers
American Red Cross
561-833-7711
Florida Power and Light
800-468-8243
FLA Emergency Info Line
800-342-3557
FEMA Disaster Assistance
800-621-3362
Best Restorations, Inc
866-778-2531
If your community has experienced a disaster, register on the American Red Cross site available through www.redcross.org to let your family and friends know about your welfare. If you don’t have Internet access, call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and your family.
Emergency Phone Numbers
American Red Cross
561-833-7711
Florida Power and Light
800-468-8243
FLA Emergency Info Line
800-342-3557
FEMA Disaster Assistance
800-621-3362
Best Restorations, Inc
866-778-2531
