Those of us who’ve lived in Florida all our lives are quite used to the beginning of Hurricane Season. Well, we’re well into it here in mid-September, and it’s very important that we don’t take things like food, fresh water, batteries, etc for granted.
I still remember back in 2004 when my area here in Central Florida got slammed by 4 hurricanes in that one season. It was pretty awful. However, as is often the case, community members came together and helped each other out. It really was as much an uplifting experience as it was an arduous one.
Planning for Hurricane Season
No one ever expects to be in an emergency situation – but those who have, generally wish they had been better prepared. September is National Preparedness Month, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) want to make sure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency such as a flood, tornado or blackout.
Hopefully you’ll never be faced with an emergency situation of your own, but if you are, having an emergency kit will help ensure that you and your loved ones will have the bare necessities such as food, water, and items to keep you warm. Determining all the right items for each member of your family, your pets, and those with special needs could normally be a very grueling process – but thanks to FEMA’s http://www.ready.gov website, it’s easy!
To help you get started preparing your emergency kit, FEMA has developed a user friendly website that allows you to download and print all of the items that you will need to gather for an Emergency Kit. Simply visit the special Emergency Kit webpage for a quick list of the basic emergency items you need to have on hand, as well as additional items you should consider adding to your kit.
Take a few minutes to visit the site, and forward this article on to your friends, family members, and colleagues. Or better yet, prepare a starter kit for them as a gift while you’re preparing one for yourself.
Additional Florida Hurricane Readiness Resources:
- Florida Division of Emergency Management – Family Readiness Planning Resources
- National Hurricane Center – Family Disaster Planning Guide
- Tampa Bay News 9 – Hurricane Information Site
- Orlando Sentinel – Hurricane HQ Website
- Tallahassee.com Hurricane Tracking Site
- Miami Herald Hurricane Readiness Site
I hope you found this post useful! As always, if you or anyone you know is in need of a local Florida mortgage loan originator, I’m your guy. Call me at 888-859-7418 or apply online for your Florida mortgage. We’ll keep you posted and let you know when it’s time to pull the trigger!
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We do get some pretty bad hurricanes here in Texas. We are certainly hope Texas and Florida have another mild season next year.
I live in Michigan and I am never really aware of hurricanes accept on the news. We here in Michigan don’t really have any natural disaters to worry about. It makes me worried about vactioning in Foirda. What parts of Floirida Usually get affected by hurricanes?
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