Hurricane Safety

7/30/2020 (Permalink)

This photo was taken the day after Hurricane Hanna.

One of the most important steps in being prepared for a hurricane is to prepare an emergency kit. It’s better to be prepared than in a time of need. Below are a few recommended items:

• Whistle to signal for help
• Flashlight
• Extra batteries
• First aid kit
• At least three day supply of non-perishable food items
• Cell phone with chargers and backup battery
• Pet food and extra water
• Prescription medications

Steps before a hurricane

• Full tank of gas
• Reinforce your garage doors
• Unclog or clear all outdoor drains, rain gutters, and downspouts.

Steps during a hurricane

• Turn off propane tanks
• Keep curtains and blinds closed
• Stay in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level of your building or home

Steps after a hurricane

• Never use a generator inside your home, garage, shed, or any enclosed area because of deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up and remain for hours- even after the generator is shut off.

 Please visit http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes for more information. SERVPRO of Corpus Christi East wants you to have a safe hurricane season.