{"id":10230,"date":"2018-08-31T09:13:39","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T13:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=10230"},"modified":"2024-02-12T17:28:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T22:28:10","slug":"are-you-ready-for-the-next-hurricane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/are-you-ready-for-the-next-hurricane\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Ready for the Next Hurricane?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10239 \" title=\"If you live in a hurricane beltway, now is the time to make the necessary preparations for keeping your home and family safe when high winds, heavy rain, flooding and storm surges arrive.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/get-your-home-ready-for-hurricane-season.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"482\" height=\"271\" \/><\/a>While the &#8220;official&#8221; hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, <strong>mid-August to late October is the peak period<\/strong> for these dangerous and often devastating storms. If you live in areas at risk, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.cdc.gov\/features\/hurricanepreparedness\/');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/features\/hurricanepreparedness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> <\/strong>(CDC) encourages you to be thoroughly prepared so you won&#8217;t be caught off-guard when high winds, heavy rain, flooding and storm surges arrive.<\/p>\n<p>Use this handy checklist to stock up on the right supplies and take the necessary precautions so you and your family can ride out the next storm safely.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9784-88-piece-quick-grab-first-aid-survival-kit.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9784-88-piece-quick-grab-first-aid-survival-kit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Packed with 88 useful and valuable hospital grade medical supplies and survival tools, the Quick Grab First Aid and Survival Kit is ideal for home or business.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/large\/9784_2_.jpg\" alt=\"Close this window\" width=\"243\" height=\"243\" \/><\/a>(1) Food and Water for 3 to 5 Days<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>At least 5 gallons of water per person<\/li>\n<li>Canned and non-perishable food (plus a manual can opener) or a pre-packaged survival kit like the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9785-life-essential-72-hour-food-water-kit.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9785-life-essential-72-hour-food-water-kit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Life Essential 72-Hour Food &amp; Water Kit<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Baby food or formula<\/li>\n<li>Pet food and extra water for animals<\/li>\n<li>Clean containers for extra water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>(2) Health and Safety Items<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>30 days worth of prescription medicines<\/li>\n<li>First aid kit like the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9784-88-piece-quick-grab-first-aid-survival-kit.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9784-88-piece-quick-grab-first-aid-survival-kit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>88-Piece Quick Grab First Aid &amp; Survival Kit<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fire extinguisher<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping bags or extra blankets<\/li>\n<li>Supplies to make drinking water safe (like iodine tablets or chlorine bleach)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>(3) Battery-Powered Lighting and Chargers<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-344-emergency-lights.aspx?application=head-lamp');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-344-emergency-lights.aspx?application=head-lamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"A battery-powered headlamp like the Dorcy Three LED Headlamp provides 70 hours of continuous use and includes 3 AAA batteries.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/icon\/8170.jpg\" alt=\"Dorcy Three LED Headlamp\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" \/><\/a><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9628-emergency-dynamo-crank-radio-w-battery.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9628-emergency-dynamo-crank-radio-w-battery.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Battery-powered flashlights <\/a><\/strong>or <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-344-emergency-lights.aspx?application=head-lamp');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-344-emergency-lights.aspx?application=head-lamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">headlamps <\/a><\/strong>for hands-free lighting, along with extra batteries<\/li>\n<li>Smartphone charger like the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9728-iessentials-6000mah-powerbank-with-ul-battery-black.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9728-iessentials-6000mah-powerbank-with-ul-battery-black.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>iEssentials 6000mah Powerbank With UL Battery<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/a>to charge all of your USB devices in any situation where you need backup power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>(4)Personal Care Products<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hand sanitizer and wet cleaning cloths (like baby wipes)<\/li>\n<li>Soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes<\/li>\n<li>Diapers<\/li>\n<li>Tampons and pads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8163-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-strobe-light.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8163-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-strobe-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"ProductPic8163\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The Midland Weather Alert Radio provides audible and strobe alerting of severe weather conditions for those who are visually or hearing impaired. A special receiver tunes to NOAA's 24\/7 National Weather Service broadcast.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8163.jpg\" alt=\"Midland Weather Alert Radio with Strobe Light\" width=\"231\" height=\"231\" name=\"ProductPic8163\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>(5) Weather Alert Radio<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Weather Alert Radio<\/a><\/strong> to receive up-to-the-minute information on severe weather developments and other emergencies<\/li>\n<li>For the visually or hearing impaired, a weather alert radio with a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8163-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-strobe-light.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8163-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-strobe-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strobe <\/a><\/strong>or <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8162-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-light-and-vibrator.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8162-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-light-and-vibrator.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vibrating bed shaker<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>(6) Ditch Kit<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cash or travelers checks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container like this <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9787-waterproof-fire-chest-with-digital-lock-039-cubic-ft.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9787-waterproof-fire-chest-with-digital-lock-039-cubic-ft.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterproof Fire Chest with Digital Lock<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Drivers license, credit cards, passport and cell phone<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9651-powerall-pbjs12000r-portable-power-bank-and-car-jump-starter.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9651-powerall-pbjs12000r-portable-power-bank-and-car-jump-starter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"ProductPic9651\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The PowerAll PBJS12000R Portable Power Bank and Car Jump Starter combines three products in one compact and powerful design: a battery charger, a car jump starter, and an LED flash light.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/9651_3_.jpg\" alt=\"PowerAll PBJS12000R Portable Power Bank and Car Jump Starter\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\" name=\"ProductPic9651\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><em>(7<\/em><em>) Emergency Car Kit<\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Food and snacks that don&#8217;t go bad and bottled water<\/li>\n<li>Flares or <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9730-fred-light-flashing-roadside-emergency-disk-3-pk.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9730-fred-light-flashing-roadside-emergency-disk-3-pk.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">super bright battery-powered road flares<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Jumper cables or a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9651-powerall-pbjs12000r-portable-power-bank-and-car-jump-starter.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9651-powerall-pbjs12000r-portable-power-bank-and-car-jump-starter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">battery-powered jump starter<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Maps<\/li>\n<li>Roadside emergency kit<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9786-first-aid-kit.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9786-first-aid-kit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First aid kit<\/a> <\/strong>and instructions<\/li>\n<li>Fire extinguisher<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping bags<\/li>\n<li>GPS (either in your car or on your smartphone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>Create a Family Emergency Plan<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Having these basic emergency supplies on hand is essential for survival in case you lose power or are stuck at home for days. In addition, we offer a variety of simple and affordable <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-503-Home-Safety.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-503-Home-Safety.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home safety<\/a> <\/strong>and <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-511-Flood-Prevention.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-511-Flood-Prevention.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flood prevention products\u00c2\u00a0<\/a><\/strong> to help keep your home and family safe and secure. Now is also the perfect time to create a family emergency plan in case someone gets stranded at work, school or on the road. To avoid chaos or confusion, determine how you will communicate with each other and make sure everyone knows about the plan in advance.\u00c2\u00a0 Visit the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.ready.gov\/make-a-plan');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/make-a-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FEMA website<\/strong><\/a> for tips on making an effective emergency plan for your family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the &#8220;official&#8221; hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, mid-August to late October is the peak period for these dangerous and often devastating storms. If you live in areas at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages you to&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/are-you-ready-for-the-next-hurricane\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":10274,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[396,32,9],"tags":[777,705,552,704,574,460,456,776,639,775,376,387,405,406],"class_list":["post-10230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-child-safety","category-flood-intervention","category-home-monitoring-security","tag-battery-powered-jump-starter","tag-battery-powered-road-flares","tag-emergency-cell-phone-charger","tag-headlamps","tag-led-headlamp","tag-mobile-phone-charger","tag-noaa-weather-alert-radio","tag-plug-in-travel-blanket","tag-portable-smartphone-charger","tag-portable-tablet-charger","tag-smartphone-charger","tag-travel-blanket","tag-weather-alert-radio","tag-weather-radio","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10230"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10230\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11305,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10230\/revisions\/11305"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}