Nowadays the threat of a hurricane seems more prevalent than ever. One possible explanation for this is the phenomenon of global warming. Regardless of cause, the prospect of getting caught up in a category four or five hurricane unprepared is a grim one indeed. As such, for those living in vulnerable areas, it would be prudent to have a hurricane kit on hand. In fact it would be wise to be prepared no matter where one lives.
The destructive power of a hurricane cannot be underestimated. Houses, cars, trailer homes, people and pets are all at risk when one blows through. One need only look at that devastation wrought on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast area during Katrina. Dozens of people were killed, property damages were in the hundreds of millions of dollars, and safe drinking water became a scarce commodity. Many people were caught unawares and unprepared and as a result roofs, windows, ceilings, and basements suffered severe damage. Moreover, few proactive steps were taken regarding the well-being of the elderly, children, the disabled and family pets.
Hurricane preparedness and kits should contain basic necessities, such as several gallons of clean drinking water and non-perishable food. However, you must regularly check the food and change the water in your hurricane emergency kits every six months. Your kits would not be of any help if they contain food and water supply that is stale or expired. Since there will definitely be power outage or unavailability of gas, you should also include candles, flashlights, transistor radio and waterproof matches in your kits. It would be better if the flashlight and the transistor radio that you use are hand-cranked so you do not have to think about buying batteries.
There is a big chance that your home will not survive the hurricane, so you should not forget to include important documents as part of your emergency kits. Just make sure that you put important papers inside waterproof document storage bags. You should also add into your hurricane emergency kits tools like shovels, axes and machetes to help you gather wood for cooking or help your family get out in case you are trapped inside your home.
Also, pack some clothes, blankets, personal hygiene and sanitation implements, medicine and other basic items that your family needs and if you have pets, small children or elderly folks living with you, include items that they will need as well.
The destructive power of a hurricane cannot be underestimated. Houses, cars, trailer homes, people and pets are all at risk when one blows through. One need only look at that devastation wrought on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast area during Katrina. Dozens of people were killed, property damages were in the hundreds of millions of dollars, and safe drinking water became a scarce commodity. Many people were caught unawares and unprepared and as a result roofs, windows, ceilings, and basements suffered severe damage. Moreover, few proactive steps were taken regarding the well-being of the elderly, children, the disabled and family pets.
Hurricane preparedness and kits should contain basic necessities, such as several gallons of clean drinking water and non-perishable food. However, you must regularly check the food and change the water in your hurricane emergency kits every six months. Your kits would not be of any help if they contain food and water supply that is stale or expired. Since there will definitely be power outage or unavailability of gas, you should also include candles, flashlights, transistor radio and waterproof matches in your kits. It would be better if the flashlight and the transistor radio that you use are hand-cranked so you do not have to think about buying batteries.
There is a big chance that your home will not survive the hurricane, so you should not forget to include important documents as part of your emergency kits. Just make sure that you put important papers inside waterproof document storage bags. You should also add into your hurricane emergency kits tools like shovels, axes and machetes to help you gather wood for cooking or help your family get out in case you are trapped inside your home.
Also, pack some clothes, blankets, personal hygiene and sanitation implements, medicine and other basic items that your family needs and if you have pets, small children or elderly folks living with you, include items that they will need as well.
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