Hurricane/Ice Storm Amnesia
With last nights rain, we thought we would take a moment to remind everyone to be prepared.
We tend to "forget" about how bad Hugo was or how the ice storms of the previous years have been. Don't get caught again...be prepared. Below is a small listing of items that you might put together & place in a central location if/when such storms should happen to our area again.
Rubbermaid tub
1 gallon water per person for 3-7 days
Non perishable food/snack food*
Paper plates/Plastic utensils
2-3 flashlights or small lanterns
Extra batteries
First Aid Kit/Medicines/Prescription Drugs
Battery powered Radio
Blankets
Pillows
Candles/Matches
Disposable camera - to record any damage to property
Books
Coloring books & crayons for younger children
Deck of playing cards/Crossword or Word game books
Hand Sanitizers/Wet Wipes
Extra seasonal clothing
Traditional Non Cordless Phone
Cash
Tools
Any necessary pet provisions
Extra keys to auto/home
Copies of Insurance Policies in watertight re-sealable bags
* if you pack cans make sure to pack hand operated opener