HURRICANE PREPARATIONS
• Decide on an evacuation plan well in advance as a precautionary measure.
• Inform RPIA or a neighbor, if you intend to evacuate.
• Plan to care for yourself and family without outside assistance for a minimum of seven days.
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• Stock non-perishable food and drink. Plan 1 gallon of drinking water per person per day.
• Stock important prescription medications. A four week supply in their original bottles.
• Collect all vital documents and place in a waterproof bag and keep close at hand.
• Turn refrigerator/freezer to coldest setting - freeze plastic jugs/bottles of water.
• Fuel up vehicles, propane tanks and generators.
• Bring outdoor furnishings indoors or secure properly.
• Do not completely drain your pool, lower water level 6 to 12 inches and add chlorine to prevent contamination. Turn off electricity to equipment and cover exposed pool pumps.
• Protect your windows with shutters or plywood.
• If you have double-entry doors, protect them as you would a window with shutters or plywood, or nail 2 x 4’s across them from the inside on storm day to prevent them from blowing in.
• Fill bathtubs so you can use the water for washing and flushing.
• Decide on a safe room - an interior bathroom or walk-in closet with no windows.
• If the power goes out, turn off the stove and all appliances to avoid a fi re hazard when the power comes back on.
• Know where to shut off power and water.
• During a storm, stay away from windows, skylights, and glass doors.
MUST-HAVE SUPPLIES
■ Cash
■ Drinking water/Water purification kit
■ Non-perishable food (5 - 7 days supply per person)
■ Ice chest and ice
■ Prescription medications
■ Wine/Liquor
■ Cell phone and charger
■ Flashlights and candles (matches)
■ Radio/TV – battery operated
■ Spare batteries
■ Manual can opener
■ Hand sanitizer
■ Propane gas for grills
■ Fuel and oil for generators and cars
■ First aid kit
■ Infant necessities – diapers, formula, etc.
■ Pet food and medications
■ Insect repellent and sunscreen
■ Soap and detergent
■ Books, magazines, toys, and games
■ Camera
■ Toiletries, pre-moistened towelettes, and plastic trash bags
■ Instant tire sealer
■ Whistle and/or distress flag
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