Ready for Hurricane season in The Villages, FL?
Summer in Florida truly is hard to compete with. Sunny skies, sandy beaches, tropical weather, Florida has it going on. With that being said we can’t forget what else Florida is known for and that is our Hurricane Season. Hurricane Season starts June 1 and last through November! Whether these gigantic storms have new names or old ones they still manage to cause havok when they hit The Villages, FL. We want to make sure we are prepared for them none the less and remember that a checklist can save us from unnecessary hardships through this time.
Disaster Preparedness Checklist:
Important medical, family contact and insurance information
Water (2-week supply at home, 3-day supply if evacuating - 1 gallon per person, per day)
Food (2-week supply of nonperishable food at home, 3-day supply if evacuating)
Non-electric can-opener
Battery powered radio
Flashlights
Extra batteries
Two-week supply of prescription medication & list including dosages and allergies
Mosquito repellant
First Aid Kit
Water purification kit (tablets, plain chlorine and iodine)
Pre-moistened towelettes
Antibacterial wipes and/or hand sanitizer
Walker, wheelchair, and other medical equipment (talk to medical equipment company prior to determine needs for battery or electric powered devices,
Register with the power company if electricity required for Oxygen or special needs) Is your home ready? Check all windows and doors for issues and your atticc and roof for signs of leaks. Its allways good to have professional come out and make sure. Don't know who to call? See our Blog on a great local company, Bone Dry Roofing.
Download and print these and other helpful tips on Disaster Preparedness HERE.
