Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Supply Kit

With hurricane season in full swing, it is important as ever to make sure you have all the supplies you need in case of an evacuation. Tropical storms and hurricanes can often develop with little to no notice, so it's important to make a plan and be ready. Below is a list of items experts recommend you have in your hurricane supply kit. Make sure you have enough of each item for a 3 to 5 day evacuation period.

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2008 Hurricane Forecast

Last week, hurricane experts from Colorado State University updated their 2008 hurricane forecast to add two more storms than predicted in the original storm outlook. There is now predicted to be a total of 17 storms for the 2008 season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.

Hurricane experts Philip Klotzbach and William Gray now call for nine of the 17 named storms to become hurricanes with five to turn into major hurricanes. A major hurricane is defined as being a category 3 or high...

Hurricane Preparation

There are three basic steps to follow when preparing for a hurricane evacuation:

1. Formulate a hurricane evacuation plan for you and your family.

Know ahead of time where you will go if your local government calls for an evacuation. Be sure to identify at least 3 different places where you would be welcome that are outside of the hurricane “danger zone.” Let someone outside of your immediate family unit know where these 3 places are and give them phone numbers for each lo...

Hurricane Supply

There are six basics that you should stock for your disaster supply kit: water, food, clothing and bedding, first aid supplies, tools and emergency supplies and special items. Keep these items in a waterproof container that can be easily brought from your home and loader into your car. Be sure to get your kit together far in advance of any storm so it will be ready in case of emergency. Your family’s hurricane supply kit should have at least a three day supply of:

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