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 Be Prepared
for Storms
Inside the Home
- FOOD - Stock up on nonperishable food, medicine, baby supplies,
and pet food.
- WATER - Purchase bottled water. The American Red Cross recommends
one gallon of water per person per day.
- EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT - Check emergency equipment, such as
flashlights, battery-operated radios, extension cords, etc. and buy
extra batteries.
- MONEY - Keep extra cash on hand, since an electrical power outage
may prevent you from withdrawing money from automatic teller machines
or banks.
- REFRIGERATOR - Turn your refrigerator to its coldest setting. If
the power goes out, this will keep food fresh longer. If you leave the
refrigerator closed, most food will stay frozen or fresh for up to 12
hours.
- CARE OF SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS - Turn off and unplug any
unnecessary electrical equipment--especially sensitive electronics.
- FIRST-AID - Keep first aid kit and manual handy.
- CAN OPENER - Have non-electric can opener on hand.
- DOCUMENT STORAGE - Place your critical documents, such as birth
certificates, insurance documents, special pictures, etc. in a safe
box.
Outside the Home
- CAUTION - When venturing outside, be on the lookout for downed
power lines and stay away from them.
- GAS - Fill your vehicle’s gas tank. It would probably be a good
idea to fill up an extra gas can if you have one available.
- TV ANTENNAS - If you plan to lower your TV antenna, do it well
before storm winds arrive. Look around to identify power lines and
stay clear.
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