Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Hurricane season is upon residents in coastal areas around the country, but there are months to go before season’s end. There’s still time to prepare!Your short list should include the following tasks:
1. Assemble an emergency kit. Set aside provisions of non-perishable food and water, a battery-powered radio, a first-aid kit, a flashlight (with extra batteries), hand tools and a whistle.
2. Gas up. Fill up your tank, provided it is still safe to travel ahead of the storm.
3. Set a plan for your household. Take time to discuss a communication and/or evacuation plan with the members of your household. Decide how best to contact each other in the event of a power outage. Charge all mobile devices—and keep them charged—in the time leading up to the storm.
4. Know your local disaster protocols. Familiarize yourself with your area’s evacuation routes, shelters and any other contingency plans—you may not be able to access this information once a storm hits.
5. Install a backup power source. Set up a portable or whole-home standby generator to keep lights on and necessary appliances operational. Never run a portable generator inside the home, even in an attached garage—this can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Source: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
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