Hurricane season is a good time to prepare your home, protect important information and make use of helpful community resources.
Preparation starts before a storm is on the map. Review your evacuation zone, update your emergency contacts and talk through a plan with the people in your household. Think about transportation, pets, medications and the supplies you would want close at hand if the weather changes quickly.
Your storm kit should include water, nonperishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, chargers, first aid supplies, pet essentials and copies of important documents. Charge devices early and keep backup power ready. A few books, puzzles or quiet activities can also help children pass the time more comfortably.
Reliable information is just as important as supplies. Follow trusted local alerts, secure outdoor items and complete errands before conditions worsen. After the storm, be careful around floodwater and debris and check on others when it is safe to do so.
A Library Bonus
The Library can support your hurricane season plan. Print essential papers, look up emergency preparedness information and download eBooks or audiobooks to enjoy if you are staying indoors. Library resources can help you prepare, stay occupied and recover.
Prepare at a Glance
- Know your zone.
- Review your family plan.
- Gather food, water and medicine.
- Pack documents and chargers.
- Download reading and listening.
- Follow trusted updates.
For more information about hurricane planning and to get the AlertPBC app, visit https://discover.pbc.gov/oem/.
