We are in the peak of hurricane season and if you haven’t got your hurricane preparations together it isn’t too late. Some of these hurricane preparations I didn’t think of.

Some of things every Floridian should have in their prep kit are: Non-perishable food and water for at least three days, First-aid kit, Flashlights and Battery operated radio. There are some things that are not on this list that are just as important.

• Develop An Emergency Plan

  Get an emergency plan together with your family. Figure out where you would go if you have to evacuate. Don’t forget about your pets in the planning.

• Electric-Powered Medical Equipment

  If you or someone in your family relies on electric-powered medical equipment make sure that you contact your local emergency management office. Ask them about special needs shelters. Also, make sure you have a back-up power source to power the equipment.

• Generator

  Never, never, never, start up a generator inside of your house or garage. Make sure it is outside in a well ventilated area. Also, don’t plug the generator directly into a breaker or fuse box.

• Trim Trees Near Power Lines

  If you have trees near power lines make sure you get a professional to trim the trees.

• Photograph Or Record Video Of Your Home

  You want to do this for insurance purposes and don’t just get video of the inside. Make sure to video the outside of your house too. Put the most important records in a waterproof bag.

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