Can you believe it? We haven't had consistent spring weather and yet, here we are already talking hurricane season! Having spent the 1st half of my life in the Midwest where tornadoes were our largest violent weather threat, I quickly found out that with hurricanes you have some time to prepare. Here are some tips that might be helpful.
Some items recommended by the Virginia Dept of Emergency Management:
- Check your insurance coverage, damages caused by flooding are not covered under normal homeowner’s insurance policies.
- Create an emergency communication plan with your family before a hurricane.
- Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car.
- Download the Ready Virginia mobile app, an interactive tool that makes it easier than ever to be prepared for emergencies. The free app for iPhone® and Android™ devices provides emergency planning and guidance and other robust features.
- Know your local community’s evacuation plan and evacuation routes and how to receive alerts.
Learn more about hurricane and flooding preparedness at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management website.
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