Hurricane Preparation Guidelines -2023

COMMISSIONER DAVID L FUENTES URGES ALL RESIDENTS TO BE READY AND PREPARED THIS HURRICANE SEASON.

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Discuss and practice an emergency plan with your family
Assemble an emergency supplies kit that includes a NOAA weather radio
Have an emergency bag ready to go with important documents in case you need to evacuate
Keep your vehicle's gas tank full
Trim trees and branches that can easily fall on your home or vehicle
Secure loose objects outside your house before severe weather moves in
According to ready.gov, every emergency preparedness kit should have the following items:
Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food (canned food, baby food, Granola bars, energy bars)
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
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
Emergency reflector vest
Medications for family members
Cash
Emergency Contact information/documents
Insect repellant/sun screen