With a tropical cyclone bringing significant rainfall to parts of Texas, it’s crucial to review your emergency plans and ensure your emergency kit is well-stocked. Procrastination is common, but with severe weather on the horizon, now is the time to act.
Step One: Establish an Emergency Plan An emergency plan is a guide for you and your family in the event of a weather emergency, such as flooding. Consider these steps:
- Stay Informed: Monitor local media outlets for updates. Utilize multiple methods, including phone, radio, and TV.
- Emergency Kit: Know the location of your emergency kit and verify it contains all essentials for living without power or evacuating for several days.
- Evacuation Route: Identify the route to the nearest highway leading away from the coast.
- Home Protection: If a hurricane approaches, prepare sandbags for flood prevention and board up windows.
Step Two: Stock Your Emergency Kit Your emergency kit should include:
- Water: One gallon per person, per day, for at least three days.
- Food: A three-day supply of non-perishable items.
- Radio: A battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
- Lighting: Flashlights and extra batteries.
- Charging Devices: Cell phone chargers and backup portable chargers.
- First Aid: A well-stocked first aid kit.
- Medications: Any required prescriptions.
- Tools: A multi-purpose tool.
- Hygiene: Personal hygiene items.
- Documents: Copies of personal documents and emergency contact information.
- Cash: Extra cash in small denominations.
- Clothing: Blankets and additional clothing.
A well-prepared kit ensures access to basic necessities during a weather disaster. Power outages and medical emergencies are common, so being prepared is key.
For more information on emergency preparedness, visit FEMA and Ready.gov. Stay updated throughout hurricane season at LoneStarLive.com Weather.
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