Published September 21, 2022
What Should You Do Before A Hurricane?
As your trusted company, we want to make sure we give you the tools and knowledge necessary to keep your home safe. Feeling prepared during hurricane season is crucial, especially in the state of Florida and we want you, your family, your businesses, and home to stay safe in the midst of a massive storm!
1.Plan to Evacuate
There may be a chance you will be advised to evacuate, do so immediately and go to a safe place. No where you will go and how you will get there.Plan if you will need to stay. Know well in advance if you need help leaving or will use public transportation. It is very important that every member of the family knows the plan and it has been communicated thoroughly.
2. Plan to Shelter Safely
Be ready to live without power, water, gas, phone, and Internet for a long time. Practice going to a designated safe shelter for high winds. The next best protection is a small, interior, windowless room in a sturdy building on the lowest level that is not likely to flood. If you are in an area that is likely to flood, designate a location on higher ground that you can move to before flood waters reach you.
3. Gather Emergency Supplies
Gather food, water, and medicine. Organize supplies into a go- kit and a stay-at-home kit.
GO KIT: 3 days of supplies that you can carry with you. Include back up batteries and chargers for your devices.
Stay-AT-HOME KIT: 2 weeks of supplies. Stores and pharmacies might be closed. Keep personal, financial, and medical records safe.
4. Prepare for Wind
Secure items outside, such as lawn furniture and trash cans that can be picked up by Highwinds and hurt someone. Anchor objects that would be unsafe to bring inside, such as gas grills and propane tanks. Trim or remove the trees close enough to fall on your home. Review insurance policies. Protect windows with permanent storm shutters or heavy duty plastic sheeting with embedded fiberglass reinforcement.
5. Prepare for Flooding
Clean out drains, gutters, and downspouts. Stockpile protective materials such as plastic sheeting and sandbags.
6. Plan to Stay Connected.
Sign up for free emergency alerts from your local government. Have a way to charge your cell phone, and have a battery powered radio. Communication is important!
Remember that you have a friend in us and we are here to help the community in many ways! Your trust is our Treasure!
