Even though the most recent bad storm seasons have been tame by comparison to the worst, those who live in areas that could be affected by tropical activity should be concerned whenever the start of June rolls around every year. News companies tell us repeatedly that we must compose hurricane preparation checklists and that we should not be lulled into a false sense of complacency as many millions of people around the USA could be affected.
Hurricane preparation checklists are essential for anyone who live on the Atlantic seaboard, in Florida or in the Gulf states. These are the areas that are historically troubled by tropical cyclones the most and a very significant portion of the US population is in potential danger.
Your hurricane preparation checklist should be comprehensive and dependent upon exactly where you live. Different areas require different levels of participation. For example, if you live inland near Dallas for example, you will not likely receive the worst effects of a major storm, but if you live on the beach in Miami you are at greatest risk.
Your family should be at the top of your list when you are looking at your hurricane preparation checklist. What will you do when a hurricane watch covers you, as this will directly affect your potential safety. Will you depend upon the strength of the storm for your decision? Talk to family and friends in safer areas now and plot out your routes for evacuation.
Bad storms will bring with them serious weather. As your home is your most valuable asset you must make sure that if protection is included within your hurricane preparation checklist, whether you were going to be inside when the storm hits or not. Get ready to take anything that could be blown around inside your garage, fix any loose items on your roof and trim back your branches now.
Put all your disaster supplies on a list and itemize them on your hurricane preparation checklist. Did you know that you will need at least 1 gallon of water for each person who is in your household, for each day that you may be stranded? Now more than ever you would need a first aid kit and at night you will need flashlights and batteries. Invest in a battery operated radio so that you can keep up with what's going on and any food should be nonperishable and able to be consumed without cooking.
Wind driven rain can be one of the biggest problems during a major storm. Stock up on hurricane socks before the season stats. These are amazing products that can be scrunched up and made to fit snugly in all doorways and windows. When the storm approaches, the force of the wind driven rain and mild flooding will be stopped as these socks will absorb the moisture and save all your other valuables.
The good thing about our weather forecasting system is that it gives us a lot of notice of storms approaching from the tropics. Your hurricane preparation checklist should include a timeline, enabling you to do certain tasks a given number of days ahead of the storm's impending arrival. - 29958
Hurricane preparation checklists are essential for anyone who live on the Atlantic seaboard, in Florida or in the Gulf states. These are the areas that are historically troubled by tropical cyclones the most and a very significant portion of the US population is in potential danger.
Your hurricane preparation checklist should be comprehensive and dependent upon exactly where you live. Different areas require different levels of participation. For example, if you live inland near Dallas for example, you will not likely receive the worst effects of a major storm, but if you live on the beach in Miami you are at greatest risk.
Your family should be at the top of your list when you are looking at your hurricane preparation checklist. What will you do when a hurricane watch covers you, as this will directly affect your potential safety. Will you depend upon the strength of the storm for your decision? Talk to family and friends in safer areas now and plot out your routes for evacuation.
Bad storms will bring with them serious weather. As your home is your most valuable asset you must make sure that if protection is included within your hurricane preparation checklist, whether you were going to be inside when the storm hits or not. Get ready to take anything that could be blown around inside your garage, fix any loose items on your roof and trim back your branches now.
Put all your disaster supplies on a list and itemize them on your hurricane preparation checklist. Did you know that you will need at least 1 gallon of water for each person who is in your household, for each day that you may be stranded? Now more than ever you would need a first aid kit and at night you will need flashlights and batteries. Invest in a battery operated radio so that you can keep up with what's going on and any food should be nonperishable and able to be consumed without cooking.
Wind driven rain can be one of the biggest problems during a major storm. Stock up on hurricane socks before the season stats. These are amazing products that can be scrunched up and made to fit snugly in all doorways and windows. When the storm approaches, the force of the wind driven rain and mild flooding will be stopped as these socks will absorb the moisture and save all your other valuables.
The good thing about our weather forecasting system is that it gives us a lot of notice of storms approaching from the tropics. Your hurricane preparation checklist should include a timeline, enabling you to do certain tasks a given number of days ahead of the storm's impending arrival. - 29958
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