Preparing for Hurricane Season 2020

6/24/2020 (Permalink)

Hurricane season for the Atlantic begins June 1 and runs through November 30. Hurricanes can be life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high winds, and tornadoes. Preparation is the best protection against the danger of a hurricane. 

1. Plan an evacuation route and your emergency plan(https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan)
2. Take an inventory of your property
3. Hurricane Prep Kit https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

A basic disaster supply kit includes 

• 1 gallon of water per person
• non-perishable food to last three days
• a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio, 
• flashlight + extra batteries
• first aid kit
• whistle to signal for help
• moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener for food
• Local maps

When a hurricane strikes, SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville & Douglas is ready to take action to restore your home or business and to prevent further damage. If you need help after a hurricane, count on SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville & Douglas to make it “Like it never even happened.”