Are you Prepared?
After last week, I had to look at our supplies to see if our family is ready for a tropical storm or hurricane. Did you know that Hurricane season is from June to November?
Visit Ready Georgia to see how you can become better prepared! Their website is http://www.ready.ga.gov/
Recommended Items
- Water. One gallon per person per day, for at least 3 days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food. At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food
- Can opener. For food, if kit contains canned food
- Radio. Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle. To signal for help
- Face mask. To help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties. For personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers. To turn off utilities
- Local maps
Additional Items
- Prescription medications and glasses
- Infant formula and diapers
- Pet food, extra water, pet supplies, toys and vaccination forms.
- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
- Cash or traveler’s checks and change
- Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from Ready America
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider adding bedding in cold weather.
- Complete change of clothing. Include a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider adding clothing in cold weather.
- Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper
- Fire extinguisher
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates, plastic utensils, paper towels
- Paper and pencil
- Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children.
Link to download Hurricane Brochure here
Link to Ready Kits http://www.ready.ga.gov/ReadyKids
Link to Coastal Georgia Storms http://www.coastalstorms.com/evacuation.html
