It’s important to know what to have on hand ahead of hurricane season
Hurricane season arrives without fail, whether you’re ready or not. And while you can’t prevent the storms from blowing in, if you’ve got the right supplies and your home is properly prepped, you’ll feel a lot better about the onslaught of wind, water and potential damage.
It’s important to think beyond basic supplies like water, flashlights and batteries. It’s the things like backup power, weatherproof storage for important documents, and hand-powered tools that’ll save the day during Hurricane season. If you haven’t done so already, now’s the time to get your emergency supplies in order and learn how to prep your home for a storm.
How to get your home ready for hurricane season
If you’re stuck in your home during a hurricane, there are things you can do that’ll help prevent damage and keep you safe.
- Trimming trees helps to prevent broken limbs from hitting electric lines, breaking windows or falling on structures. Reinforcing windows and doors offers added support, prevents injuries from broken glass and water damage from leaks.
- Securing outdoor furniture and toys (think large trampolines) with bungee cords or tie-downs designed for heavy winds will help prevent damage to your home or others.
- Store valuables and important documents in a fireproof safe in case your home floods.
- Keep emergency supplies on hand, including pet supplies, power banks, emergency radios, and, of course, food and water.
Best hurricane preparedness supplies
This safe can withstand 8 inches of water for up to 24 hours, endure one hour at 1700 degrees and can fall 15 feet without opening. The combination safe features four live-locking bolts, a pry-resistant hinge bar and a capacity of 1.23 cubic feet.
Get a full charge in just one hour when using the emergency mode on this solar power station. It has various plugs and outlets for different appliances and devices, has a 10-year life span and offers over 4,000 charges.
You never realize how much you depend on electricity until you don’t have it. This hand-crank radio can receive NOAA and AM/FM signals and has three charging methods, an LED flashlight and a reading lamp.
This kit includes 291 medical-grade supplies that are essential for patching up injuries during a hurricane. It’s lightweight, easy to store and is compliant with both OSHA and ANSI standards.
If you are caught in your home during a hurricane, you might be without water and electricity, which means any perishable items will spoil, leaving you without food. This emergency food supply includes items such as dried banana chips, freeze-dried peas and corn, as well as soup and pasta. It has a 25-year shelf life and can provide up to 1800 calories for three people for three days.
It’s always a good idea to have a set of small tools that you can take anywhere, store anywhere in your house and can do multiple jobs. This multitool is 14 tools in 1, including a can opener, wire cutters, screwdrivers and more.
These straps are great for securing large outdoor furniture, keeping tarps from blowing away and even preventing cargo in truck beds from escaping while you’re on the move.
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