Hurricane preparedness: 6 easy steps to take now to be ready

Hurricane preparedness
6 easy steps to take now to be ready

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The official start of hurricane season for the Atlantic is June 1. This is the information that you can use to be prepared ahead of time.

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Although the season's forecast calls for an above-average season, the most important fact to remember is that hurricane forecasts are used for guidance, and they cannot point us to where a tropical storm or hurricane might land. It only takes one storm to make it a busy (and possibly devastating) season for you. Remember Ian? Nicole? Helene?

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Hurricane Helene brought impacts hundreds of miles inland, bringing deadly flooding to the southern Appalachians.

An early storm can be as devastating as a regular-season storm if the right conditions and patterns are present. So it is best to be prepared ahead of the season, even ahead of the peak (September 10th) if no storms were to develop early in the season.

Don’t let one storm become a problem. Here are some preparations you can do now to save time, headaches, and money in case a storm threatens:

Know your hurricane risk: wind, storm surge, flooding, etc. Remember that tropical systems not only affect coastal areas, but flooding can extend well inland.

Find out if you are in an evacuation zone and get to know your local offices of emergency management. These are the entities you will need to follow guidance from if a storm threatens.

Be aware of any special needs or additional help you might require, such as extra medication, supplies and caring for members of your household. Make a plan to make sure these are covered first if you are at risk.

Make sure to start or adjust any work that your home needs in order to be hurricane-ready in case you are not in an evacuation zone. Think about any additional strengthening you can do ahead of time and save money in the process. Look for discounts and offers.

There are lots of nonperishable foods you can start gathering for your emergency supply kit. Perhaps there is a good promotion at the store or good coupons. Take advantage of it!

Peace of mind! Revise your insurance policy. Many times, insurance companies will not allow changes once the season starts or if there is a storm nearby. There is a 30-day waiting period for FEMA flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program to become effective. Now is the time to make sure your risks will be covered.

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