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2016 Hurricane Season
In January of this year, a tropical storm formed in Jan- uary. The storm intensified and became the first hurricane of the season. This marks only the second time a hurricane has developed in January since 1938.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st and
ends November 30th.
Items Needed To Survive A Hurricane
If a hurricane is predicted to impact the area where you live, you must determine if you are in an evacuation zone. If you are, you should leave as
soon as officials instruct you to evacuate.
If you are not in an evacu- ation zone and can remain at home, then you will need a list of items for each family mem- ber.
The items should last the family from 3 to 10 days. The list is as follows:
Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 7 to 10 days. Hurricane Katrina should have emphasized the importance of having suffi- cient water on hand. Don't for- get some for your pets.
Food - non-perishable packaged or canned food and juices; foods for infants or the elderly; snack foods (Peanut butter; mixed PBJ; breakfast bars; crackers; canned fruit; raisins; chips; etc.
Non-electric can opener Cooking tools and fuel
Paper plates, plastic uten- sils, and paper cups
Trash bags and duct tape - useful for clean-up, or patch- ing leaks in an emergency
Blankets, pillows, etc.
Clothing, rain gear, and sturdy shoes
First Aid Kit, Medicines and Prescription Drugs
Special Items - for babies and the elderly
Toiletries, personal hy- giene items, and Moisture wipes
Bug spray, Cortisone for bug bites
Sunscreen & Lotion
Tarp to cover holes if needed
Bleach
Water purification tablets Waterless soap saves water
for drinking
Flashlight and Batter- ies
Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
Battery operated tele-
vision, with extra batteries. Cash - Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods. Make
sure you have small bills
Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag such as: identi- fication, insurance, medical records, bank account num- bers, Social Security card, etc.
Tools - keep a set with you during the storm. A pocket knife, nails, a hammer and rope are important elements. Towels and buckets are useful too if you develop a leak.
You should also have toys and books for children as well as pet supplies.
Vehicles
filled with gasoline before the storm. Electricity may be delayed after the storm has passed.
should be
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