Emergency Preparedness

We are not likely to forget the 2005 hurricane season. The first named storm formed on 8 June and the last of 28 tropical storms lost its status as a tropical storm on 6 January 2006. In between were 26 other tropical storms including seven category 3 or higher hurricanes.

Why write about this on the 15th of May? If this year's hurricane season is similar to last year’s we should be starting to hear about storms forming in the next several weeks.

The key to getting though a major storm is preparation. Many different organizations offer a variety of fact sheets, check lists and other publications to help your family get through a major storm: the USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Services, the American Red Cross, the University of Miami, offer assistance in disaster preparation.

A summary of the recommendations from these organizations is as follows:

Emergency Supplies at Home

• A 2-week supply of prescription medicines as well as a supply of other medicines your family uses.
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