Whether you live in hurricane territory, tornado alley or other area where there is likely to be an emergency situation, you need to prepare for meeting your needs and the needs of your family. Here are the 10 basics that you should have prepared, just in case:
These are the basic plans that everyone needs to have in the face of a natural disaster.

• Have a family disaster plan and make sure that everyone is familiar with it
• Have a safe place to go either in your home or other location (advance planning for evacuation is critical if you have special healthcare needs)
• Be sure that you have extra cash because banks and ATMs may not be available for many days
• Fill your car with gas
• Have all of your important insurance, healthcare, and other papers in a waterproof container that you can take with you, if you need to be in a safe room or to evacuate
• Secure your home, as best as you are able
• Let other family/friends out of your area know what your plan is and where you will be
• Replace batteries and check for the operating ability of radios, flashlights, cell phones, portable computers and TVs
• Be sure that you have enough first aid supplies and supplies of medications, food and water to last two weeks
• Make sure that pets are cared for, including enough supplies for two weeks of maintenance

We have recently introduced a new Hurricane Preparedness Program that can help you and your family be prepared this hurricane season. Click here for more information on our dynamic program.