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by: Sari El-Dajjani According to the National
Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, the East Pacific expects 15 to
16 tropical storms. Nine of these end up becoming hurricanes with five
becoming deadly major hurricanes. If you live in the southeastern part
of the U.S. then you know that hurricane season started on June 1st.
Are you prepared for Hurricane season? Did you know that Hurricane
season lasts until the end of November? Have you gone out and bought
all the supplies that you may need? This article is written to help
you prepare for any kind of hurricane. It will also provide you with a
list of items that are essential for any storm.
What do you need to do in order to prepare for a hurricane? If you
live near the coastline, and a hurricane with deadly winds is going to
make landfall, then you might consider evacuating and going to a
shelter. You need to keep watching the news to see if the state has
declared a state of emergency. If you are in the path of a
land-falling hurricane, then you should prepare and have a list of
supplies ready. List of supplies include: a first aid kit with all the
necessary medications, canned food and an opener, plenty of water to
last for at least 3 days, flashlights, a battery powered radio and
extra batteries. Other supplies may include sandbags, tape, generator,
raingear, sleeping bags and lastly protective clothing.
In order for one to be on the safe side, you should prepare for the
worst and hope for the best. No one knows how deadly and destructive
these hurricane winds are going to be. Therefore, you should have all
your supplies next to you. According to
Hurricanetips.com,
folding beach chairs make an excellent alternative to cots. “They fold
flat, double as a chair and allow you to store 16 gallon plastic
storage tubs underneath to save space and secure your belongings.” (www.hurricanetips.com)
It is really important that you prepare a checklist of items that
you will need. It is also important that you have a course of action
ready along with important phone numbers that you might need in case
of an emergency. Run through the checklist and make sure you have all
your items gathered. Once all your items are gathered, make sure you
have them put in a container that is small and portable. This way if
you are forced to leave your home, then all you have to do is take
your container with you. Now if you are forced to leave your home, you
will need something to sleep on. Folding beach chairs make a good
choice because they are light, they fold fast for easy storage and
lastly they are easily transported. According to the Red Cross,
shelters will usually allow you to keep anything that will fit in 18
square feet, slightly larger than the space for each beach chair. (www.redcross.com)
Beach chairs make a great choice for storms that might require you to
leave your home.
Another great item, are these new flashlights being sold over the
Internet. Every year (hurricane season) people rush to Home Depot and
Lowes to buy flashlights and batteries just in case the storm knocks
out power lines causing a power outage for days. This way they are
prepared. Who knows how long it will take for Utility companies to
restore power? Why spend money on buying batteries and replacing bulbs
when you can buy these new flashlights that work without batteries or
the need to replace bulbs? You pick up one flashlight and your done.
The flashlight will last you forever. These new and innovative
flashlights are just what you need for hurricanes and other storms.
They are really cheap and compact. Should you lose power, these
flashlights will provide you with a guaranteed source of light. And
the best thing about these flashlights is that they are stylish and
light to carry. These new flashlights are the shaking flashlights and
the hand crank flashlights.
The shaking flashlights have an electric conductor that moves
through some magnetic field, to generate electric current. All you
need to do is shake the flashlight and electricity is generated. The
light that is produced is very visible allowing you to see for a far
distance. The hand crank flashlights are just as easy as the shaking
flashlights. All you need to do is crank the flashlight for seconds
and you will get a bright and visible source of light. These new and
innovative flashlights are a far more, better choice than regular
flashlights. These flashlights will save you the hassle of running out
to the stores and looking to spend a lot of money on replacing
batteries and bulbs. Eliminate the need to replace your bulbs or
batteries. Another great product to keep around for hurricanes is the
hand crank flashlight with a radio. This flashlight just like I
mentioned above needs no batteries. Minutes of cranking, provides you
with a source of light. And the best thing about this product is that
it has a built in radio that has great reception. So if you are
indoors and you lose power during a hurricane, you can still listen to
the radio for the latest weather updates. All these products mentioned
above are great for hurricane season.
Once these hurricanes make landfall, they can be really deadly. The
heavy rains, strong winds and gigantic waves can damage buildings,
trees and cars. They will even knock down power lines, leaving you
without power for days. A good example would be the state of Florida
last year. Hurricane Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne brought
destructive winds and rain that knocked down power lines leaving most
of the state without power for days. People rushed to the stores for
flashlights, batteries, generators and anything they could find. It
was too late and people were on top of each other fighting for what
was left in these stores. Hurricanes cannot be controlled but our
vulnerability can be reduced through preparedness. Be prepared for
this year! These new flashlights and the beach chairs mentioned can be
found at Coconutz Home and Garden. All you have to do is visit the
website and see for yourself. Should you be interested in any of our
products mentioned above, please enter the code “Hurricane” when
prompted at check out, and you will receive 10% off of any of our
products. A link for the web store has been attached at the end of
this article. Get your supplies now!
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