🌪️ 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 & 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 🌪️

As a former law enforcement officer/ mom, it was critical to ensure that my family would be safe at home while I was protecting the public. With hurricane season upon us, I want to share some tips on how best to prepare your homes and families. Protecting what matters most starts with being ready in advance!

1. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: Make sure your home has at least 72 hours' worth of shelf-stable (doesn’t require refrigeration) food, water, and medical supplies. Don’t forget essentials like batteries, flashlights, and any special items your kids might need.

2. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 & 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀: Install storm shutters or use plywood to cover windows. Reinforce doors, and don’t forget to secure garage doors—they’re often the most vulnerable! If you can afford it, accordion style shutters are easy to secure and to re-open when necessary.

3. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘀: Every family member should have a go-bag with essentials—like easy to dry clothes, medications, chargers, and important documents. Also, consider items that will help keep kids calm, like comfort toys or books.

4. 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗱: Remove & store any loose items from your yard (furniture, planters, tools, grills). These can become dangerous projectiles that shatter windows in high winds and cause significant damage!

5. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻: Make sure everyone knows where to go and what to do if evacuation becomes necessary. Discuss a meet-up location if you get separated and ensure your phones are fully charged in advance. Contact your friends in neighboring areas and have an agreement ahead of time to provide shelter for each other’s families when an emergency strikes.

6. 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽: Invest in a generator if possible, and make sure your gas tank is full. Charge up all devices, including extra batteries for phones and laptops. Having some solar powered chargers is a great way to have a renewable source of energy.

7. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱: Keep an eye on local alerts and weather updates. Apps and text alerts can help keep you informed about real-time developments.

Being prepared can make all the difference! Let’s protect our homes and keep our families safe this hurricane season. Stay strong, stay safe, and stay ready! 💙

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