Hurricane season starts in June and lasts until the end of November. This can be a worrisome time for everyone. Prepping for a hurricane is very important and necessary to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our island. Being prepared will help you to keep a peace of mind during these worrisome times.
Here is The Colleen Sullivan Group’s list of precautions to take:
- Move all of your patio/outdoor furniture inside
- Install flood barriers such as sandbags, water gates, or other earthen levees
- Board up all of your windows
- Prepare your fridge or freezer to lose power
- Secure your boat to a safe place if possible
- Gas up your car for evacuation and keep extra cans of gas
- Turn off utilities & disconnect all electronic equipment and appliances before you vacate the home
- Decide where you will evacuate to and, of course, don’t leave your pets behind
If evacuation is not required, you will still need to prepare:
- Buy enough food & water to last a few days (non-perishable items)
- Buy a generator if no evacuation is required but you may still experience power outages
- Have a medical kit & batteries of all types
- Have multiple light sources and lighters/torches
- Charge all of your electronic devices
- Fill up the bathtub with water
- Designate a “safe room” in the home in case conditions become severe
*Please note the Island is a high flood risk area and if you are told to evacuate, please do so.