{"id":3369,"date":"2013-08-23T11:00:41","date_gmt":"2013-08-23T15:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=3369"},"modified":"2015-02-06T12:40:43","modified_gmt":"2015-02-06T17:40:43","slug":"prepare-now-for-the-next-hurricane-to-prevent-disaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/prepare-now-for-the-next-hurricane-to-prevent-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare Now for the Next Hurricane to Prevent Disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico coastal regions, it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s time to be thinking about how you and your family can prepare for the next hurricane.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Hurricane season in these areas lasts from June to November, with peak hurricane season stretching from mid-August to late October.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 According to the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/prepare\/ready.php');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/prepare\/ready.php\" target=\"_blank\">National Weather Service<\/a><\/strong>, a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. Having basic emergency supplies on-hand and an emergency plan for you and your family are essential steps in preparing for a hurricane.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/default.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3371\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Preparing for a hurricane before it makes landfall can prevent disaster.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/hurricane-eye.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing for a hurricane\" width=\"369\" height=\"277\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Basic Hurricane Emergency Supplies<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends having the following items in a basic hurricane emergency supply kit.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Stock up now to avoid frantic last minute shopping trips and empty shelves.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water &#8212; one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days for drinking and sanitation.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Fill the bathtubs in your house with water to use to flush toilets.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>At least a three-day supply of non-perishable<br \/>\nfood.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Manual can opener for canned food.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Battery-powered or <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8118-midland-er-102-7-channel-emergency-crank-radio-with-amfmweather-alert-black-and-white.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8118-midland-er-102-7-channel-emergency-crank-radio-with-amfmweather-alert-black-and-white.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">hand-crank radio<\/a><\/strong> and a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">NOAA Weather Radio<\/a><\/strong> with tone alert and extra batteries for both. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0For people who are visually or hearing impaired, there are weather alert radios with <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\">strobes<\/a><\/strong> and <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\">vibrating bed shakers<\/a><\/strong>.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"><br \/>\n<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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Midland NOAA weather radio with strobe light and bed shaker provides audible, vibration and strobe alerts.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/large\/8162.jpg\" alt=\"Midland NOAA weather radio with strobe light and bed shaker provides audible, vibration and strobe alerts\" width=\"252\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>First aid kit.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8162-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-light-and-vibrator.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Whistle to signal for help.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Battery-powered flashlights, <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7967-led-flashlight-with-crank.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7967-led-flashlight-with-crank.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">hand-crank flashlights<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/search.aspx?searchterm=headlamp');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/search.aspx?searchterm=headlamp\" target=\"_blank\">headlamps<\/a><\/strong> for hands-free lighting, along with extra batteries.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Local maps.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cell phone with chargers, inverter, <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7936-datexx-powernow-bt-2400-usb-rechargeable-mobile-battery-w-flashlight.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7936-datexx-powernow-bt-2400-usb-rechargeable-mobile-battery-w-flashlight.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">mobile phone charger<\/a><\/strong>, or solar charger.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8872-datexx-powernow-quest-battery-backup.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8872-datexx-powernow-quest-battery-backup.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The PowerNow Quest mobile phone charger holds its charge for a full year.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/8872_2_.jpg\" alt=\"Datexx PowerNow Quest- Battery Backup\" width=\"228\" height=\"228\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Prescription medications and glasses.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Infant formula and diapers.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Pet food and extra water for your pet.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cash or traveler&#8217;s checks and change.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><em>Hurricane Preparedness Emergency Plan<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>FEMA also recommends preparing for the possibility that family members may become separated during a storm.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For instance, parents may be at work and the children at school when a hurricane strikes.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 To avoid chaos, figure out how you will communicate with each other and discuss your plans in advance.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For tips on creating an effective hurricane emergency plan for your family, go to\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.ready.gov\/family-communications');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/family-communications\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FEMA website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Stay Informed<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8135-meade-instruments-te827w-professional-weather-station.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8135-meade-instruments-te827w-professional-weather-station.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"A home weather station makes hurricane preparation and forecasting a family learning experience. \" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8135.jpg\" alt=\"A home weather station makes hurricane preparation and forecasting a family learning experience \" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and can make all the difference when seconds count.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Now is a good time to check with your community, your employer and your children\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s school about their hurricane preparedness plans and how you will be provided with emergency and warning information, evacuation and shelter plans.<\/p>\n<p>Equip your home with a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/why-a-weather-alert-radio-should-be-part-of-your-emergency-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\">weather alert radio<\/a><\/strong> that picks up NOAA emergency broadcast signals to receive up-to-the-minute information on severe weather developments and other emergencies.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Consider making hurricane preparation and forecasting a learning experience for your family by setting up a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8135-meade-instruments-te827w-professional-weather-station.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8135-meade-instruments-te827w-professional-weather-station.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">home weather station<\/a><\/strong> that will allow you to track temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind chill, wind direction, rainfall, and barometric pressure as the hurricane passes through your neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico coastal regions, it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s time to be thinking about how you and your family can prepare for the next hurricane.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Hurricane season in these areas lasts from June to November, with peak hurricane season stretching from&hellip; 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