24/7 Emergency ServiceHurricane season is already knocking on Texas’ door, are you ready?
5/21/2021 (Permalink)
You can’t stop a tropical storm from affecting your Lufkin home, but you definitely can take steps to better protect your family and your property.
You can’t stop a tropical storm from affecting your Lufkin home, but you definitely can take steps to better protect your family and your property from one.
Hurricane season starts on June 1st for us Texans and lasts all the way through November 30th. Typically, the season peaks right around the end of August and beginning of September, but heavy weather can still strike at any time. Hurricanes don’t only affect the people living on the shore however, their effects can be felt hundreds of miles away.
A Good Outline for a Plan:
- Write down emergency phone numbers and keep them on the refrigerator or near every phone in your house. Program them into your cell phone too.
- Prepare an emergency supply kit.
- Locate the nearest shelter and different routes you can take to get there from your home. If shelter locations in your area have not been identified, learn how to find them in the event of a storm.
- Pet owners: Pre-identify shelters, a pet-friendly hotel, or an out-of-town friend or relative where you can take your pets in an evacuation. Local animal shelters may be able to offer advice on what to do with your pets if you are asked to evacuate your home.
During and after a hurricane, you may need supplies to keep your family safe and healthy. Remember that a hurricane could cut off your power and water supply. You also may not be able to drive because of damage to your car. Roads may be flooded or blocked.
That’s why it’s best to be prepared and stock up on everything you might need now. Be sure to prepare the following:
- An emergency food and water supply.
- An emergency medicine supply.
- Emergency power sources such as flashlights (don’t forget extra batteries).
- Safety and personal items.
- Important documents, including medical documents, wills, passports, and personal identification.
- A fire extinguisher. Make sure your family knows where to find it and how to use it! Read the National Fire Protection Association’s tips for using fire extinguishers.
Info from cdc.gov