With Meteorologists Forecasting A Very Active Hurricane Season, You May Want To Learn How To Best Prepare For An Oncoming Storm. Here Are Tips From Geico, The National Hurricane Center And The Insurance Information Institute: Hurricane Preparedness 8226; Determine Escape Routes And Places Where Your Family Can Meet. 8226; Know Your Home's Vulnerability To Storm Surge, Flooding And Wind.8226; Locate A Safe Room In Your Home Or The Safest Area In Your Community. 8226; Have An Out-of-state Friend As A Family Contact.8226; Plan What To Do With Your Pets If You Need To Evacuate.8226; Post Emergency Telephone Numbers By Your Phones. Teach Your Children How To Call 911.8226; Check Your Insurance Coverage; Flood Damage Is Not Usually Covered By Homeowners Insurance.8226; Trim Trees To Remove Un-healthy Or Dead Limbs Or Branches.Emergency Supplies8226; Water-one Gallon Daily Per Person For Three To Seven Days8226; Food-enough For Three To Seven Days8226; Nonperishable Packaged Or Canned Foodjuices-foods For Infants Or The Elderly8226; Nonelectric Can Opener8226; Cooking Toolsfuel8226; Paper Platesplastic Utensils 8226; Blanketspillows, Etc.8226; Clothing-seasonalrain Gear Sturdy Shoes8226; First-aid Kitmedicinesprescription Drugs8226; Special Items For Babies And The Elderly8226; Toiletrieshygiene Itemsmoisture Wipes8226; Flashlightbatteries8226; Radio-battery-operated Radio And National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio. Replace The Batteries Every Six Months.8226; Cash-banks And ATMs May Not Be Open For Extended Periods.8226; Keys8226; Photographs8226; Computer Hard Drive Or Laptop8226; Toys, Books And Games8226; Important Documents-in A Waterproof Container Including Insurance, Medical Records, Bank Account Numbers, Etc.8226; Tools-keep A Set With You During The Storm8226; Vehicle Fuel Tanks Filled8226; Pet Care Items8226; Proper Identificationimmunization Recordsmedications8226; Food And Water8226; A Carrier Or Cage8226; Muzzle And LeashAdded Preparedness8226; Take First-aid, CPR And Disaster Preparedness Classes.
