Oh, and one more thing. Just to make sure you know how to stay safe during a hurricane, here are the instructions:
1. Make sure you have supplies on hand, including a 'go bag'. You also need to make sure that you have enough food and water to last for three days for each family member. That includes roughly one gallon of water per person for three days for both drinking and hygienic purposes. Stock up on shelf-stable, ready-to-eat food items like canned meats and vegetables, granola or protein bars, nuts, peanut butter, and non-perishable milk (think: nutrient-dense, high energy foods). And don’t forget a manually-operated (not electric) can opener for your canned food as well as any utensils you may need.
2. Take precautions against flood water, high winds and lightning. If you're in an area where flooding or high winds may occur, it’s important to prepare in advance. Before the storm hits, clear outdoor drains, removing any excess debris, to allow for proper storm water drainage. Bring in children’s toys, garbage cans, bicycles or unsecured furniture from outside that may become airborne or float away during the storm. Park your car in the garage, out of the elements. Another point of entry for winds during a hurricane are your windows and garage door. Make sure they're as secure as possible. Also make sure that you have shutters for your windows, because if they're not strong enough, the hurricane's powerful winds could break them.
3. Always have a family disaster plan. It's drill time. Discuss and practice what do with every family member in the event of a weather disaster. You are recommended to be identifying both a central meeting place and an out-of-own contact for families to touch base with if they are separated. Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911. Teach all family members how to use text messaging and subscribe to alert services as soon as a storm is reported. Text messages are often more likely than phone calls to get through when networks are disrupted. Many communities now have systems that will send instant text alerts or e-mails to let you know about bad weather, road closings, local emergencies, etc.
Okay guys, that's all I have to say. Please be careful, and always be on the alert. OH! And never EVER leave your pets behind. You should always bring them with you, no matter what. They're your family too, so don't forget about them.
Buh-bye!
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