Hurricane Archives | South Lake Tablet https://sltablet.com/tag/hurricane/ South Lake County Florida News Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:51:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 Be Prepared Florida https://sltablet.com/2020/07/31/hurricane-watches-in-effect-as-hurricane-isaias-heads-to-florida/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 23:08:46 +0000 https://sltablet.com/?p=46239 Hurricane season runs from June 1 – November 30 and it’s always a good idea to be prepared. Have a Plan and Maintain an Emergency Kit containing: Water: Enough for drinking, cooking and sanitation purposes Food: Non-perishable packaged or canned food and juices, snacks and foods Cooking Supplies:  Manual can opener, cooking tools and fuel, […]

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]]> Hurricane season runs from June 1 – November 30 and it’s always a good idea to be prepared.

Have a Plan and Maintain an Emergency Kit containing:

  • Water: Enough for drinking, cooking and sanitation purposes
  • Food: Non-perishable packaged or canned food and juices, snacks and foods
  • Cooking Supplies:  Manual can opener, cooking tools and fuel, paper plates and plastic utensils.
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Pillows, blankets and/or sleeping bags
  • Clothing: Complete change of clothes suitable for the current climate and include sturdy shoes to protect feet from debris or other sharp objects post-storm.
  • First Aid Kit, Prescription Medication and Other Medicines: People with health issues may need to carry written instructions for care and medication (including medication dosages), a list of medical devices and a list of current doctors.
  • Radio: Battery operated and NOAA weather radio.
  • Toiletries 
  • Cleaning Supplies: Garbage bags, moisture wipes, and other items.
  • Cash: Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods following a disaster.
  • Important documents: Store all critical documents in a waterproof container and save electronically. Documents like insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.
  • Special Items: Assess all family member needs. Plan for infants, elderly and individuals with access and functional needs (i.e. medical items, baby bottles, etc.)
  • Pet Care Items: Proper identification, immunization records, ample supply of food and water, carrier or cage, medications, muzzle and leash, and a photo of you and your pet together to validate ownership.

Know Where to Find Shelter and Stay Connected.

To sign up for the latest emergency notifications, visit www.alertlake.com. For up-to-date information, follow Emergency Management at www.facebook.com/LakeCountyFLEmergencyManagement and www.twitter.com/lakeemergency.

 

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