Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season 2007
Are you ready?
Hurricane season will began on June 1st and will continue through November
30. Unfortunately, many of us don't begin preparing for a storm until we
know that it is brewing, but NOW is the time to prepare yourself, your family,
and your community. To take action, ask youself the following questions:
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Do you have a plan to survive a disaster?
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Do you have an emergency supplies kit for your home
and your car?
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Are your homeowners' and flood insurance policies in
order?
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Have you planned your evacuation?
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Do you have a plan for turning off your utilities?
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Do you have a plan to secure the house/outdoor items/boat?
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Do you have copies of your insurance policies, important
documents, and other valuables in a safe place?
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Do you have an inventory and a detailed description
of your property?
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Has your roof been inspected in the last nine months?
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Have you had routine maintenance on your trees and shrubs
around the house?
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Have you had routine maintenance done on your car and
are the tires, including the spare, in good condition?
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Is your emergency phone list up to date?
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Have you made arrangements for your out-of-state communication
contact?
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Do you have plans to address the "special needs"
of family members?
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Have you decided what you will do with your animals?
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Do you have a recovery plan?
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Are you involved with community preparedness planning
and education?
- Have you budgeted for the additional expenses to prepare your home,
buy supplies and evacuate?
If you need any additional information or help in preparing
for a hurricane, contact your local electric utility, the LSU Cooperative
Extension Service or an office of emergency preparedness.
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