Hurricane Prep

Basic hurricane preparation items to have on hand to last at least seven days:

• 1 gallon of water per family member per day

• Non-perishable food items 

• manual can opener

• medications for you and pets 

• flashlights and batteries

• battery operated radio

• cash

• first aid supplies

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• copies of all your critical information in case you have to evacuate.

• be sure to secure loose items around your property. 

• in the event of a power outage, if you plan to use a generator make sure you have fresh gas, put it somewhere with ventilation - not inside the home or garage. 

• inform neighbors or friends as well as out of state family members of your plan if you will be evacuating so someone can reach you. 

• follow your county's emergency management websites and social media pages for updates.