One of the best things about modern science and technology is that today we see storms and hurricanes before they even hit us. Weather forecasts can even predict the path of hurricanes so we’ll know whether most probably we will be hit and get affected or not. It is very important that we always watch the television or listen to the radio constantly when a hurricane warning or watch is being issued. Experts’ advise that our entire household should always be ready with emergency supplies like clean drinking water and non-perishable food. Outdoor objects that could be tossed by the wind like lawn furniture, toys, garden tools and others should be brought inside your home. To protect yourself and your family, there are actually many precautionary things that you can do to help your family have better chances of surviving the hurricane unscathed.
Doors and windows, especially glass ones are the most prone to damage during hurricanes and they are the most likely to cause us harm. Be sure that even without any storm warning yet, secure your home beforehand by having window shutters installed. This ensures that doors and windows in your home will be secured. During hurricanes, the chances of having a power blackout increases. Turn your refrigerator to the coldest setting so that you can preserve the ice and temperature inside it. Ensure that your cars have enough fuel. If you have a boat, have it placed to a safe or designated secure location. Personal papers and documents often get lost during hurricanes, store them in waterproof containers. You should be ready before hand to have automated electrical switches installed together with gas and water supply. This way, you wouldn’t need to worry about your home catching fire because of sparks and gas leaks. If you have time to spare or even before a hurricane hits, try to move furniture and appliances to higher ground or to the second floor of your house if you have one.
The issue of evacuation is where most households get confused. Most of them don’t really know if they should evacuate already or not. You’ll know that you need to evacuate especially when officials tell you to do so. Before you leave your home, be certain that everything is secured, you have food and water supply for your family, and that you have warm clothing and change of clothes as well for everyone. When driving out of an area, be sure that you avoid flooded or washed out bridges.
Most family households that evacuate have to leave in such a hurry that there are many of them at aren’t able to bring any cash at all with them. Who knows how long they have to stay at someone else’s house or at an evacuation center. There are many that find relief through calamity or disaster loans. This type of loan is very easy to apply and the loan money can be released even in just a matter of hours. This can help you and your family get access to much needed money in trying times like hurricanes.