Hurricane preparedness week, May 22 through May 28

FEMA along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is attempting to raise awareness of steps that can be taken to help protect citizens and their communities and property before hurricane season starts, June 1.
Step One
Make a portable emergency supply kit including items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. The kit can be kept in your car in case you are told to evacuate.
Step Two
Make a plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency. Have an evacuation plan if needed.
Step Three
Protect your property. Hurricanes cause heavy rains that can cause extensive flood damage in coastal and inland areas. Everyone is at risk and should consider flood insurance protection.
Step Four
Be informed. Hurricanes cause lightening, tornadoes, flooding, storm surge, high winds and landslides or mudslides. Have a plan for each contingency.