Severe weather events can come quickly and last for multiple days. Make a plan and build a kit to keep you and your family safe.
Severe weather events can come quickly and last for multiple days. Make a plan and build a kit to keep you and your family safe.
Advanced preparation helps reduce panic when a storm is about to hit.
Consider the types of emergencies you could face: flooding, house fire, or downed power lines. Discuss ways to handle these emergencies with your family and assign roles for each member. Determine places to meet up if family members are separated and identify an out-of-area emergency contact. In case of evacuation, know a safe route to a hotel, shelter, or friends’ homes to avoid flood zones.
Practice your plan twice a year and keep it current. Also, be sure to keep household records well-organized to facilitate any future insurance claims.
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In considering what you may need for a major storm, think about your food, water, safety and temperature needs.Â
Emergency preparedness resources encourage households to store a gallon of water per person per day. Plan for three days of water or more, if there is concern that a long-duration storm is approaching.Â
For food, consider your current needs and store enough non-perishable, nutritional foods to provide sustenance for at least three days for every person in your home.
Visit ready.gov/build-a-kit to review all of the recommendations and download a printable list.
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