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124 day to the end of hurricane season
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 21-27, 2006
If you didn't prepare in advance now is the time to move quickly as supplies will not be available and lines will be long when a storm is near.
Last Minute Check List:
- If you are in an evacuation area or you live in a mobile home, pack what you need and take any valuables. Leave early since traffic will be a major problem
- Fill up your car early. Gas may not be available for up to 2 weeks after a hurricane strikes.
- Check your medications, have at least a 2 week supply.
- Latch or install storm shutters or install plywood over windows and glass doors.
- Check your supply of canned goods, water and other supplies.
- Set your refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings, opening only when absolutely necessary. Freeze water in plastic containers and use to fill empty spaces to keep food cool.
- Keep an ice chest with items you access more frequently to allow your refrigerator and freezer to stay closed and stay cool longer.
- Bring pets to an animal shelter and make sure your pets have identification
- Bring in or tie down anything that could blow around such as bicycles, garbage cans, gas grills, patio furniture, etc.
- Review escape routes out of your house with family members and meeting places in case you get separated.
- Place valuables and personal papers in waterprrof containers or zippered plastic bags and store up high.
- Add extra chlorine to the swimming pool to reduce contamination.
- DO NOT drain water from your pool, this may cause major damage.
- DO NOT put lawn furniture or yard items in your pool; you could ruin the surface of the pool.
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