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Tuesday 18 sepTember 2018

Hurricane Season Safety Tips

ARUBA ― Hurricanes can Hurricanes have multiple
shatter lives as well as severe weather threats in- Gather Disaster Supplies
damage property. Being cluding, extreme winds, There are many lists of basic
prepared can help you, flooding and power outag- supplies that could come
your family or your business es. Know if the area you live in handy during a storm.
minimize the impact of the and work in is more prone Many suggests when prep-
storm. The best way time to or vulnerable to a particu- ping any kind of kit of “Go
start is before the threat is lar threat and begin prep- Bag” to focus on Five Ps of
imminent. Here's what you ping. Evacuation: People, Pre-
need to know. scriptions, Papers, Personal
Practice an Evacuation Needs and Priceless items.
Don't wait until a hurricane Plan
watch is issued, because it After assessing the hazards Schedule an Insurance
may already be too late to of a hurricane, it is impor- Check-Up
take certain precautions. tant to plan your evacu- Did you know it usually
Reduce property damage ation and transportation takes around 30 days for forming a citizen plan com- supply kits together, dis-
and get through any hurri- plans. You’ll need to act flood insurance to begin? mittee could help fortify cuss potential evacuation
cane emergency with less quickly in an emergency Does your current insur- more than just one home, routes and ways to stay
stress by preparing before so knowing possible routes ance policy cover high but whole neighborhoods connected.
the season begins. and practicing ahead of wind damage? If you live if they are susceptible to
time will help save you in in a coastal area, having flooding. Write Down Your Hurricane
Determine Your Risk case of a disaster. insurance that protects Plan
you from specific hurricane Check With Your Neighbor Once you’ve begun your
emergencies is important. During emergency situa- preparations, write down
tions, entire communities your plan, where you might
Fortify Your Home often have to work togeth- evacuate to, emergency
Aside from permanent er and rely on each other. contact numbers, etc. This
storm shutters and trimming Begin a conversation with will help alleviate stress if
limbs of surrounding trees, your neighbors about ways disaster does strike as well
there are many mitigation you could help each other as make it easier for your
ideas for reducing your in case of severe weather. whole family to know and
home’s risk during extreme You could schedule a time practice your plan. q
weather. For example, to gather and prepare your

CHABAD TO COMMEMORATE LOST LOVED ONES ON YOM KIPPUR

same token, Jews around remember their ancestors. for lost loved ones on this
the world will spend the important day, and to re-
day in prayer-atoning for “Yizkor is one of the most member those family mem-
their sins, thanking G-d for powerful moments of Yom bers as a new year begins.”
his forgiveness and focus- Kippur,” said Rabbi Ahron For a complete list of Ser-
ing on self-improvement for Blasberg. “The memorial vice times and location
the year to come. Because service allows community please visit www.JewishA-
of the day’s importance, members to make space ruba.com/highholidays q
Jews focus on prayer so
much that they do not eat,
drink or work. Yizkor adds
to the day’s solemnity and
brings community mem-
bers together as they begin
a new year.
ORANJESTAD — On Yom Rabbi Blasberg will lead
Kippur, the day when Jew- Yizkor at Chabad at 12pm For decades, Chabad-
ish community across the on September 19, which is Lubavitch, an interna-
world unite in atonement Yom Kippur morning. Ser- tional Jewish organization
and forgiveness, Chabad vices for the day begin at that firmly believes Jewish
of Aruba will hold a Yizkor 10am. All community mem- traditions and customs is
memorial service, during bers who wish to attend a birthright of every Jew
Yom Kippur prayers. Yizkor are welcome to join and that every Jew should
in remembering their loved have access to them, has
Recited by community ones. made High Holiday services
members who have ex- available free of charge,
perienced the death (G-d Coming on Tuesday eve- a model that other syna-
forbid) of a parent, sibling, ning, Sept 18 and Wednes- gogues and organizations
spouse or child, Yizkor gives day, Sept 19 until nightfall, around the world are now
space to remember one’s on the 10th day after Rosh looking at to replicate.
loved ones communally Hashanah, Yom Kippur is The Yizkor service is one
on a day that emphasizes the day when G-d forgives of many Chabad holiday
communal unity and per- all of the Jewish people’s programs, which give Jews
sonal growth. sins, both as individuals and the opportunity to perform
as a community. By the Jewish holiday rituals and