This week is National Hurricane preparedness week and it is a great time to make sure you are prepared for any extreme weather.
If you live in an area that is affected by hurricanes or other extreme weather,
please take a few minutes to update your preparedness plans and supplies.
Follow these three simple steps to make sure that you are
prepared for hurricanes and other severe weather conditions:
1.
BE
INFORMED: Make sure you know the
weather risks in your area and how you’ll be notified if emergencies occur.
Staying
informed in an emergency is critical. An
emergency radio can be your lifeline in an emergency make sure you have new
batteries and that your radio is functioning correctly. If you don’t have an emergency radio you might
consider:
Solar
Link FRX 2 $47.49
Solar Link
Scorpion $57.70
Dynamo
Radio – Weather Band $17.90
2.
GET
PREPARED: Make plans for what
your family will do during dangerous conditions and put together the food and
supplies you’ll need.
A well-stocked emergency kit
saves time and allows for quick evacuation. On sale this week only are two great kits:
·
Providence Basic,
2 person Emergency Kit, $95.99
·
Expedition Basic,
4 person Emergency Kit, $174.99
3.
TAKE ACTION: During
an emergency, keep calm, follow the plans you’ve made, and stay safe.
