Hurricane season along the Gulf Coast is between June 1 and November 30, peaking between the months of August and September. If you haven’t created a plan, it is time to do so. Here are a few helpful tips:
As a resident of a coastal community, it is important to be ready in the case of evacuation. Here is how to get started:
Step 1: Get a Kit
Get an Emergency Supply Kit, which includes items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. Don’t overlook making copies of important documents like your driver’s license and passport, proof of residence, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, etc.
Step 2: Make a Plan
Have a family emergency plan as your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it’s important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency. Plan places where your family will meet, both within and outside of your immediate neighborhood.
Step 3: Be Informed
Listen to your local officials and learn about the emergency plans that have been established in your area by your state and local government. In any emergency, always listen to the instructions given by local emergency management officials. Monitor local radio and television news or listen to NOAA Weather Radio for the latest developments.
Helpful Links
www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo
www.nola.gov/homeland-security/
www.mesma.org
www.floridadisaster.org
www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family
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