Hurricane Preparedness - S. Muscogee

9/26/2018 (Permalink)

“History teaches that a lack of hurricane preparedness and awareness are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.”

The above quotes are from the website of the National Hurricane Center.

Be Prepared! Plan Ahead.

• Know your evacuation and shelter routes
• Keep your emergency supplies stocked
• Remain alert and updated on local weather changes
• Make plans for pets
• Check with insurance to see if you have Flood Insurance
• Board-up windows/doors if you do leave

Recommended Emergency Supply List

• A three-day supply of bottled water per person
• Non-perishable food (canned, dried, etc.)
• First Aid Kit and any prescription medicines
• Battery-powered radio, extra batteries
• Flashlights, batteries
• Flares, booster cables, tire repair kit, fire extinguisher
• Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members, pets
• List of emergency phone numbers

Returning Home

• Come back when the city allows
• Enter your home with caution
• Beware of snakes, insects, and animals driven to higher ground by flood waters
• Check electrical breakers
• Take photos of any damages to the property
• Assist your neighbors if possible

SERVPRO of Columbus/S. Muscogee is here to assist you with all remediation or nation disaster needs.