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Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Water Supply - Have on hand before hurricane arrives. Supplies will be limited when a storm is approaching. Four (4) gallons per family of four per day for cooking and drinking. ___ Batteries - Have on hand a supply that can provide power for flashlights and radios. ___ Radio - have a battery powered radio in your home to provide your family a source of information during the storm. ___ Food Items - Stock food items that have long storage life and do not necessarily require cooking. In addition, if you have a LP gas camp/barbecue grill, purchase propane before the storm approaches. ___ Secure Your House - Inspect your home for tree branches hanging over your roof. Trim your trees before hurricane season. Secure all large windows and sliding glass doors with plywood or cardboard to help prevent your windows from breaking. ___ Have A Safe Room - Select a room in your house that is free of windows. The room should be large enough for everyone in the house to fit. The safe room is also the place to be if there is a tornado warning in The Woodlands. ___ Know Your Neighbor - Get to know your neighbors; help each other out. A storm can damage one house and the house next door can go completely unharmed. Good neighbors can assist each other during weather generated disasters. ___ Shelter-In-Place - If you stay, high winds, tornados, and flooding can be extremely hazardous. If you must go out, be sure to tell someone and only go for an emergency. ___ Know Your Insurance Company - If a problem arrives at your home due to weather related problems, knowing your insurance company's agent before can help a great deal in speeding up the insurance claim.

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