Prepare for Summer Storms Before They Strike!

6/26/2019 (Permalink)

Follow these tips to prepare for summer storms:

• Have at least one telephone that does not depend on electricity to operate. Most cordless phones will not work without electricity.
• Gather emergency materials: matches, candles, first-aid kit, flashlights, battery-powered radio, batteries, clock/watch and other items that you may need during an emergency.
• Set aside water: Five gallons per person will prepare each person for five days without power. Fill your bathtub with water for use in the toilet and for flushing.
• Stock up on easily prepared food and related items: bread, crackers, cereal, canned foods, disposable plates and utensils, baby food and formula, and an alternative cooking source such as a grill. Rotate your emergency supplies every six months to keep them fresh.
• Organize identification materials: Social Security card, passport, photo ID, driver’s license, bank account information and insurance policies.
• Fill your car’s gas tank: You never know where you may need to go.
• Remember to stay away from downed power lines: Do not drive over downed lines, and if a downed line is in or near water, keep your distance from the water, even a puddle. And whether a power line is down or not, do not touch anything that might come in contact with it, like a tree limb.

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