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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane Supply Kit
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First aid kit with up to 2 weeks of prescription medications and medical supplies
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Bedding and protective clothing including rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags and pillows
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Bottled water (at least three gallons per person)
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Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
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Flashlight
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Car keys and maps
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All important documents, including driver's license, Social Security card, proof of residence, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, etc.
- If leaving your home, written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn them back on.)
Prepare for High Winds
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Install hurricane shutters or purchase precut 1/2" outdoor plywood boards for each window of your home.
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Install anchors for the plywood and pre-drill holes in the plywood so that you can put it up quickly.
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Make trees more wind resistant by removing diseased and damaged limbs, then strategically removing branches so that wind can blow through.
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