You can also check out the closest shelter to you here if you are in an evacuation zone, need to head to a shelter, and learn what essentials to bring. Call a relative or friend who is further inland ahead of hurricane season and see if you can bring your hurricane party to their house, if needed! Remember: if your zone is being evacuated, you only need to travel a few miles – not hundreds of miles – to a safe place. Find the map located here to see what zone your house is in for any evacuation notices. Next up: Double check your evacuation zone. Our partners at the County are hurricane season professionals and are dedicated to keeping everyone in PBC safe and informed! 7. Once you’ve got your supplies ready for your hurricane party, make sure you are getting accurate, updated information from trustworthy sources! Head to Palm Beach County’s website to sign up for their notifications and alerts. Canned tuna and chicken are easy, protein-filled items to have on hand. While we’re on the topic of family size Doritos and other healthy, nutritious items….Do you have enough non-perishable food for your family for 5-7 days? Time to stock up on some snacks and some easy to prepare items in case we experience significant power outages from a storm. Keep calm and prepare your hurricane snacks You can save sales tax on certain items, and those savings can get you at least one extra bag of the family size Doritos. Take advantage of the Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday happening May 28 to June 10, 2022! It’s a perfect time to stock up on the hurricane season essentials. Shop it like it’s hot! (Y’all, it’s literally 100+ degrees out here, so we’re shoppin’ like it’s hot no matter what).
This may not be a feasible option for every family, so keep reading for other ways to help your family get prepared.
Hurricane preparedness checklist printable generator#
Some HOAs and communities have rules on generators, so be sure to check on that before purchasing and follow all best practices if you need to use the generator this year.
If you own a home and have the means to purchase a generator, consider investing in one. Add COVID suppliesĪnd don’t forget a few items courtesy of COVID-19: masks, gloves, antibacterial wipes, and hand sanitizer! 3. Compare your kit to this picture created by our Disaster Response team and make sure you have everything you need! 2. It’s time to dust off your hurricane supply kit & refresh many of the must-have items for this year! Check out this handy dandy supply kit in a bucket. Here’s our short list of items to get your family prepared and ready to recover from whatever this hurricane season may bring us! No panic buying or stress eating for you this year! (Ok fine, we might be stress eating our Cheetos, too, if it comes down to it.) With the NHC’s forecast looking to be above normal again this year, we’re here to help you brush up on your hurricane preparedness plan.
Learn more about that critical part of our work here. United Way serves as one of Palm Beach County’s key partners before, during, and after hurricanes and other disasters. Hurricane season is still upon us! Use and share these helpful tips with new neighbors or loved ones to ensure our community is ready for any hurricanes that may come our way.
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