Here is a list of things you should pack into a waterproof container and have handy in the event of a hurricane or even if you are evacuating from a hurricane you should bring these things with you as part of your hurricane protection plan:
First aid kit and essential medications.
Canned food and can opener.
At least three gallons of water per person.
Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags.
Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members.
Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn them back on.)
Prepare for High Winds
Install hurricane shutters or purchase precut 1/2" outdoor plywood boards for each window of your home. Install anchors for the plywood and predrill holes in the plywood so that you can put it up quickly. This is alot harder to do and more stressful right before a hurricane.
You would be better off to install hurricane protection using fiberglass storm panels.
Make trees more wind resistant by removing diseased and damaged limbs, then strategically removing branches so that wind can blow through.
Next post I will talk about "What to Do When a Hurricane WATCH Is Issued"
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