Having supplies at your disposal is crucial to your well-being and safety in case of an emergency. Let’s look at what to include when assembling a disaster preparedness kit:

Non-perishable food, water and medicine for each person should be set aside. Be sure to have a three-day supply for these items.
Blankets, pillows and clothes to keep you comfortable and clean as long as possible.
Extra cash is recommended as ATMs and banks could be closed for extended periods, but the need for paper currency still exists.
Battery-powered flashlights and radios are needed in case there is no electricity. Having a radio nearby can alert you when it is safe to leave the home and the status of the damage in the surrounding area.
Portable chargers can be convenient to have for charging cell phones and contacting loved ones following a disaster.
A waterproof bag containing important medical and insurance documents that need to be saved in case water damage occurs at your home.

These are just a few of the items to make sure you have assembled and ready to use this hurricane season. You never know if you may be the one impacted by a dangerous hurricane in the coming months.

Source: weather.gov
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Story Image: Hurricane Epsilon imagery on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 (NOAA).

Hurricane Preparedness: Emergency Survival Kit