HURRICANE SEASON

Hurricane Season Is Here — Be Prepared!

If you haven’t already, now is the time to get ready. Taking a few simple steps now can make a big difference if a storm threatens.

 MAKE A PLAN

- Know what your family will do if a storm approaches.

- Ask yourself: Can your home withstand strong winds? Is it in a flood-prone area?

- You don’t always have to travel far, consider staying with family or friends in a stronger home or safer area.

- If you have young children, you are elderly or have elderly family members, or you or a loved one has special medical needs, consider relocating early.

- Making a plan is about taking responsibility for your and your families safety.

 BUILD A KIT

- Stock up on essentials: food, water, medications, etc.

- Include flashlights, batteries, and chargers.

- Add important documents and cash.

- Be prepared for several days without access to stores, supplies, utilities and internet.

 PREPARE YOUR HOME

- Remove loose outdoor items.

- Clean out your gutters and storm drains.

- Take care of needed repairs ahead of time.

- Consider storm shutters or boarding up windows if a storm is approaching

 CHECK YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES

- Review your coverage now, don’t wait until a storm is coming.

- Take photos of your home and belongings. Save photos on a flash drive or to the cloud.

- Store important records in a safe place like a water proof box.

STAY INFORMED

- Follow trusted sources for updates and instructions.

- Be cautious of misinformation online, many posts are just for attention, likes, shares, clicks and even making money.

For reliable weather updates, check out:

National Weather Service - www.weather.gov/neworleans

National Hurricane Center - www.nhc.noaa.gov