Prepare for Hurricane Season

Know your hurricane risks and what you need to do to ensure the safety of your family!

Preparing For a Hurricane

No one can predict how hard a storm will hit. That’s why we want to give you vital information to be prepared if you get stuck in a storm. Know your area’s evacuation plan can help alleviate some stress in the event of an evacuation. Making a plan ahead of time is an excellent tool to ensure that you have everything you need. Planning ahead is also essential if you or a family member have any disabilities that could require extra assistance.

Information is key

The skilled nurses at Signature Health Services will contact our patients to advise them to stock up on medications and supplies, food, and water in the event of a hurricane or natural disaster. However, we all need to be prepared.

It is crucial to be prepared for upcoming storms and know what essential items to have on hand in case of an emergency. Being ready can save lives and provide a sense of peace.

The Red Cross lists the following items as necessary or desirable for your Hurricane Preparation Kit. Hurricanes can occur at any time, and it is not too late to gather these items, but you need to act now. If you are homebound, please ask family, neighbors, or friends to purchase the supplies you need. It would help if you also considered using a grocery delivery service  like Instacart.com.

Remember that not everyone can afford to respond by stocking up on necessities. For those who can afford it, making essential purchases and slowly building up supplies in advance will allow extended periods between shopping trips. Advanced preparations also protect those who are unable to procure essentials beforehand and must shop more frequently. Only take the items you and your family may need so that others who rely on these products can also access them.

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Consider the special needs of all your family members and add supplies to your kit:

  • Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)
  • Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
  • Games and activities for children
  • Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
  • Two-way radios
  • Extra set of car keys and house keys
  • Manual can opener
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Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:

  • Whistle
  • Matches
  • Rain gear
  • Towels
  • Work gloves
  • Tools/supplies for securing your home
  • Extra clothing, hat, and sturdy shoes
  • Plastic sheeting
  • Duct tape
  • Scissors
  • Household liquid bleach
  • Entertainment items
  • Blankets or sleeping bags

Keep an eye out for weather warnings and alerts

Have several ways to receive alerts. Download the FEMA app and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide. Sign up for community alerts in your area and be aware of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)- which requires no-sign up.

For More Information Head To The Ready.gov Website

Works Cited

10 steps to prepare for a hurricane. Chubb. (n.d.). https://www.chubb.com/us-en/individuals-families/resources/10-steps-to-prepare-for-a-hurricane.html. 

Hurricanes. Hurricanes | Ready.gov. (n.d.). https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

Our team at Signature Health Services reminds you to: Stay alert. Be prepared. Stay safe.

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