We are now in the hurricane season, and it’s now time to plan in advance for any natural disasters that may occur. Those of you who have already gone through a hurricane, knows how serious it can get, not to mention the after-effects. Now is the time to get stuff in order so that you can feel a sense of safety if a hurricane should hit wherever you are.
Food Storage for Hurricane Season
Other than worrying about your roof blowing off during a hurricane, food is the next concern. The best way to have food during and after a storm, is to buy non-perishable items and keep them in a dry storage container. It is more convenient to have something that can be easily eaten without having to think about cooking, if that’s possible.
Home Back-up Power Supply for Emergency
It’s nice to have a generator, whether it’s the portable ones or the larger standby ones, in the case of an emergency. As with any generator, proper precautionary measures should be taken to prevent any additional disaster. A portable generator is a great emergency backup supply to have on hand in the event of extended power outages.
Stacking Up on Drinking Water
Don’t forget to stack up on clean water supply to last you throughout and after the hurricane. It doesn’t hurt to get to the grocery store as soon as you hear the news stations mention that a storm is brewing. This will save you from having to deal with water shortages and long lines.
Safeguarding Your Documents During Hurricanes
Now that we’ve covered food and water, let’s get to the important documents. These should be placed in a fireproof/waterproof document bag. If something unfortunate should occur such as a fire or flood, your documents can be safely retrieved afterwards.
Seeing Your Way Through the Dark
When there’s a hurricane, the lights are going to go out at some point. The light and power companies usually cut the lights off temporarily so as to prevent fires or other issues. Also, after the hurricane, if there’s real damage been done such as the wind blew down trees and powerlines, we may be out of power for weeks. This is when your disaster preparedness plans will come in handy.
If you don’t have a generator to use after the storm, you may need some portable battery operated lights for your home. The lights will help lighten up your mood while you and your family wait for the lights to come back on.
Filling Up Your Gas Tank Before a Hurricane
Filling up your gas tank is one step you should not leave out of your natural disaster preparedness plan. One of the worst things you want to happen to you when there’s a hurricane threat, is to run out of gas in your car. Not only will gas become scarce or lines get longer at the gas pump, but you may need the gas in case you need to evacuate from the storm zone.
Protecting the Elderly During a Hurricane
There are a lot of caretakers who devote their lives to care for their loved ones. Some of these elderly people depend on oxygen to live. If there’s a power outage, this can quickly become an emergency situation. It is a wise decision to invest in an emergency oxygen tank. This can be a life-saving device for your loved ones until they can get somewhere where there’s stable power to get back to their original oxygen supply.
Easing the Stress from Hurricane Anxiety
After all your careful planning for the storm, there’s nothing much left to do but keep calm. You may find yourself feeling nervous because of the unknown, but that too shall pass. Find fun things to do with the whole family. You can play card games, put on a puppet show, do puzzles or other types of activities that don’t need power usage.