Hurricanes bring with them real emergency situations. A
hurricane can be characterized with high speed winds and flooding. In this
scenario, it is very important to make sure that you are prepared for such situations.
In this article, we are going to share a list of items that
you need to have in order to be prepared well for hurricane.
Hurricane prep list
In case of a hurricane, you are going to have to act fast.
And it is possible only when you are fully prepared for it. For this purpose,
you will need to make sure that you have all of the items which you can use
during the emergency days in which the access to basic necessities is seized.
Those necessities include the following.
Water:
A major storm can be quite damaging. It can disrupt your
access to major necessities which also include water. At the very least, the
water running out of the taps might get contaminated and, hence, unsafe for
drinking. Therefore, you are going to have to make sure that you have stored
water for 3 to 21 days. Another viable option is to invest in water
purification system if you are sure that you are going to get water from the
supply.
Food:
When you are forced to live indoors due to hurricane in the
area, you cannot expect to be able to go for shopping of the foods that you
need on daily basis. This is the reason that stocking up foods for emergency
situation is quite necessary. For this purpose, you can keep a stock of
non-perishable foods. You can even keep the perishable foods but make sure that
those are kept frozen.
Light:
In case of an emergency, the best lighting arrangement to
have is the lantern. Using lanterns, you can do your necessary tasks at home
quite nicely. Flashlights are also important but they cannot be used as major
lighting arrangement.
Warmth:
In case of an emergency, power outage can be a normal
outcome. In such scenario, you are going to have to make sure that you have a
plan to stay warm. A portable kerosene heater is the best item to keep the
indoors warm. Moreover, you will need warm clothes to deal with the chilled
weather.
Hygiene:
Hurricanes can cause major disruption of gas and electricity
supply. Even the power grids in the areas can fail. With no power to run the
waste treatment plants, it becomes impossible to remove water waste from the
neighborhoods. In such scenarios, main tasks such as washing dishes, laundry
and even taking shower can cause clogged drains and even flooding in your home.
Make sure that you have a waste management plan in place. The dishes to be used
for meals should be disposable. And to keep your hands clean, use baby wipes.
First aid:
The emergency survival kit needs to have a supply of
vitamins, over-the-counter pills, and prescription medications for a full week.
Make sure that you have a list of those medications with directions about how
to use them. All of the medications need to be stored in waterproof containers.
Other items in the first aid include emergency blankets, pain relievers, tourniquet,
mosquito repellent, and blood stop bandages.
Communication:
If voice network in your area is working, fair enough. But
if it is not working, you need to have a proper plan in place to inform your
close ones about the emergency situation. Devise a strategy to prompt your
close ones calling emergency services if they do not hear from you. Also keep a
storm whistle to get attention of the emergency workers. Make sure that your
cell phones are properly charged. Keep a radio to stay informed about the
emergency situation.
Financial:
In case you have to leave the area immediately, you are
going to load emergency supplies for you and your family in the car and head
towards the safer location. In such scenario, leaving the hard cash behind is one
of the most common mistakes. Although you might have your credit card with you,
you are going to have to make sure that you have enough cash to rent a room,
fill up the gas in your car, and feed your family for several days.
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