HURRICANE SEASON 2006 From US Rep Walter Jones
Experts are predicting another active hurricane season for 2006. The following resources provide information on how you and your family can be prepared as the hurricane season approaches.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services – Precaution tips, cleanup advice, and helpful telephone numbers:
Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)- Preparedness tips for Hurricane Season 2006:
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_season.shtm
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST
The biggest lesson of the disastrous 2005 hurricane season was that citizens need to have enough supplies to survive for at least three days after a hurricane hits. The following checklist provides suggestions of basic items for a disaster supplies kit:
FOOD AND DRINK
o Drinking Water: 1 gal. per person per day
o Non-potable Water: for hygienic use only
o Propane Gas for Barbecue Grill
o 2 Coolers for Food and Ice
o Manual Can Opener
Two weeks’ supply of the following:
o Nonperishable Foods
o Plastic Tableware and Cups
o Plastic Wrap and Plastic Trash Bags
o Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
o Wet Wipes
o Fuel for Folding Stoves
HEALTH AND SAFETY
o Flashlight and Batteries: 1 per person
o Liquid Soap and Hand Sanitizer
o Tooth-Brushing Pads
o Water Purification Kit
o 2-Week Supply of Prescription Drugs
o Fire Extinguisher
o Extra Eyeglasses and Sunglasses
o Insect Repellant
o Sunscreen
Infant Necessities:
o Infant Medicine
o Diapers
o Baby Formula
o Bottles
First-aid kit including the following:
o Bandages
o Antiseptic
o Tape
o Compresses
o Pain Relievers
o Anti-Diarrhea Medication
o Antacid
o Medication for common illnesses
MISCELLANEOUS
o Cleanup supplies: Mop, Buckets, Towels, Disinfectant, Bleach
o Camera/Camcorder: record property before storm and document damage afterwards
o Extra Batteries
o Flat Fixer for Tires
o Work Gloves
o Full Gas Tank
o Appropriate Clothes for Post-Storm: Hat, Closed-Toe Shoes, Dry Socks, Rain Gear
o Animal Care: Ensure that proper food and water are stocked
o Cash: ATMs, credit-card networks might be down
IF YOU EVACUATE
o Pillows, Blankets & Sleeping Bags or Air Mattresses: shelters do not provide these
o Folding Chairs or Cots
o Extra Clothing and Shoes
o Personal Hygiene Items: Tooth-Brush, Washcloth, Deodorant
o Food, Water and Ice
o Prescription Medications in Original Containers
o Books
o Handheld Games
o Toys
HURRICANE SEASON 2006
From US Rep Walter Jones
Experts are predicting another active hurricane season for 2006. The following resources provide information on how you and your family can be prepared as the hurricane season approaches.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services – Precaution tips, cleanup advice, and helpful telephone numbers:
Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)- Preparedness tips for Hurricane Season 2006:
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_season.shtm
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST
The biggest lesson of the disastrous 2005 hurricane season was that citizens need to have enough supplies to survive for at least three days after a hurricane hits. The following checklist provides suggestions of basic items for a disaster supplies kit:
FOOD AND DRINK
o Drinking Water: 1 gal. per person per day
o Non-potable Water: for hygienic use only
o Propane Gas for Barbecue Grill
o 2 Coolers for Food and Ice
o Manual Can Opener
Two weeks’ supply of the following:
o Nonperishable Foods
o Plastic Tableware and Cups
o Plastic Wrap and Plastic Trash Bags
o Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
o Wet Wipes
o Fuel for Folding Stoves
HEALTH AND SAFETY
o Flashlight and Batteries: 1 per person
o Liquid Soap and Hand Sanitizer
o Tooth-Brushing Pads
o Water Purification Kit
o 2-Week Supply of Prescription Drugs
o Fire Extinguisher
o Extra Eyeglasses and Sunglasses
o Insect Repellant
o Sunscreen
Infant Necessities:
o Infant Medicine
o Diapers
o Baby Formula
o Bottles
First-aid kit including the following:
o Bandages
o Antiseptic
o Tape
o Compresses
o Pain Relievers
o Anti-Diarrhea Medication
o Antacid
o Medication for common illnesses
MISCELLANEOUS
o Cleanup supplies: Mop, Buckets, Towels, Disinfectant, Bleach
o Camera/Camcorder: record property before storm and document damage afterwards
o Extra Batteries
o Flat Fixer for Tires
o Work Gloves
o Full Gas Tank
o Appropriate Clothes for Post-Storm: Hat, Closed-Toe Shoes, Dry Socks, Rain Gear
o Animal Care: Ensure that proper food and water are stocked
o Cash: ATMs, credit-card networks might be down
IF YOU EVACUATE
o Pillows, Blankets & Sleeping Bags or Air Mattresses: shelters do not provide these
o Folding Chairs or Cots
o Extra Clothing and Shoes
o Personal Hygiene Items: Tooth-Brush, Washcloth, Deodorant
o Food, Water and Ice
o Prescription Medications in Original Containers
o Books
o Handheld Games
o Toys