What items should be in hurricane, disaster preparation kit for your family? See here.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Hurricane season is here. Here's what you need to know to have your family ready for severe weather.
Hurricanes and natural disasters can affect a community at any time. The best way to stay safe is to be prepared for all instances.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), having the proper supplies on hand is key to being prepared during hurricane season, which can last until the end of November. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency-preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you if you must evacuate.
Here are a few tips to help keep you and your family prepared.
Households should have at least one gallon of water per person per day. This should equal up to a two-week supply if remaining in place.
Non-perishable food items are essential in the event of a power outage. This includes dried fruit, packaged fruit, crackers, nuts, beef jerky, canned vegetables and granola bars.
Flashlights and a battery-powered radio can be efficient. Lighting candles is a hazard as an open flame can start a fire. The battery-powered radio can be used to remain up-to-date with the current weather status or for further instructions.
Cellphone and portable chargers in case of emergency.
A first-aid kit will help with minor injuries during severe weather. Personal medication should be included in this kit, as well as generic medication such as pain relievers, cold and flu and antacid medications.
Personal hygiene items such as hand sanitizer, mouthwash and wipes.
Having cash on hand is an advantage, as the ATMs may be out of order.
Buy extra fuel for generators and vehicles if instructed to evacuate.
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