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Whether it's global climate change or just a particularly extreme run of weather we've been experiencing, violent weather has made its presence known in our area over the past year. And with hurricane season gearing up for a dramatic finale the next few months, it's always a good idea to prepare your family and home for weather-related emergencies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tips for hurricane readiness. Your home should be supplied with the following items:
Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day supply of water (about five gallons for each person)
A three-to-five day supply of non-perishable food;
A first aid kit and manual;
A battery-powered radio, flashlights, and extra batteries;
Sleeping bags or extra blankets;
Water-purifying supplies, such as chlorine or iodine tablets or unscented, ordinary household chlorine bleach;
Prescription medicines and special medical needs;
Baby food and/or prepared formula, diapers, and other baby supplies;
Disposable cleaning cloths, such as "baby wipes" for the whole family to use in case bathing facilities are not available;
Personal hygiene supplies, such as soap, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, etc.;
An emergency kit for your car with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc.
For information about emergency plans, go to www.ready.gov.
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