HOW TO PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON
Hurricanes can be devastating storms. Some simple hurricane preparation
strategies can help individuals withstand such storms and protect their homes.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration notes what is often
characterized as “Hurricane Season”
begins on June 1 and ends on November
30. However, the NOAA also points out
that hurricanes can, and have, occurred
outside that time frame, an assertion that
underscores the signifi cance of hurricane
preparation.
Forecasters may be able to identify a
period when hurricanes are likely to strike,
which makes it worth anyone’s while
to keep an eye on the weather forecast,
particularly between June and November.
Individuals also can take steps to prepare
for hurricanes even if the forecast is all
clear.
• Identify an evacuation route and develop
a plan should you need to evacuate.
Certain regions are more likely than others
to experience hurricanes, and such cities
and towns typically have predetermined
evacuation routes to ensure residents can
get out of town safely if the need arises.
Identify your local government’s evacuation
route and ensure everyone in your
household is familiar with it. If no such
route has been identifi ed by your local
government, design your own evacuation
plan and make sure it includes a safe and
accessible route out of town. Include your
destination in your evacuation plan. The
NOAA notes that a destination need not be
hundreds of miles away from a home. In
fact, the well-built home of a nearby friend
or relative built outside areas vulnerable to
fl ooding can make for a safe place to ride
out the storm.
• Gather disaster supplies. The NOAA
notes that disaster supplies are necessary
whether individuals are evacuating or sheltering
in-place. Hurricanes have devastated
many communities in recent years, and
there’s no telling when hurricane-stricken
communities may be up and running
again. The NOAA recommends individuals
have enough nonperishable food,
water and medicine to last each person in
the family at least three days. The NOAA
also advises gathering enough water to last
more than three days whenever possible.
Electricity and water may be out of commission
for a lengthy period of time after a
hurricane, so keep cash on hand to pay for
food and other necessities and stock up on
batteries and battery-powered fl ashlights
prior to hurricane season.
• Speak with your insurance provider.
The weeks or months prior to the start of
hurricane season is a good time to contact
your insurance provider to ensure you have
adequate coverage should your home and/
or possessions be damaged during a hurricane.
The NOAA notes that homeowners
and renter’s insurance policies do not
cover fl ooding, which requires a separate
policy. Providers may not even write fl ood
insurance policies, while others may do so
but at a very high cost. Confi rm the details
of your coverage prior to hurricane season
so you can purchase any supplementary
insurance if necessary.
• Document your belongings. Document
your possessions, taking photos of
appliances and other big-ticket items. The
NOAA recommends documenting serial
numbers and other pertinent information
that can make it easier to fi le a claim
should your items be damaged during a
hurricane.
• Plan with loved ones. When making a
hurricane preparation plan, share all details
with family members and close friends.
Identify a meeting place, ideally one that
is accessible for everyone. Sharing details
of the plan with loved ones increases the
chances everyone safely evacuates together
and ensures people know where to reach
you in the aftermath of a storm.
• Safeguard your home. The NOAA
recommends trimming trees, installing
storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or
impact glass so a home can more capably
withstand a hurricane. Seal outside wall
openings so a home is less vulnerable to
water damage.
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