Blog: Hurricane Preparedness

First of all your family members mean the world to you. When an impending hurricane is threatening their safety it is imperative that you have a solid hurricane family plan in place. It is helpful to keep a physical copy of the plan – every step, location, and supply needed.

Your home is one of the most important assets in your life. The last thing you want is for it to be vulnerable in case a hurricane strikes. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize the precautions they could have taken to fortify their home until a storm wreaks its havoc.

It is when disaster strikes that we see the best in humanity. People come together to help show solidarity. They also offer their time and resources to help get the affected community and its residents back on track.

Yet another Hurricane quickly developed over the Gulf this week and Hurricane Michael has brought devastation to many areas of the Florida panhandle. Unfortunately as we all know here in Texas, hurricanes are a real threat to us as well.

A hurricane is a frightening scenario that can be made even more complicated for those who are disabled or medically fragile.

If a hurricane strikes, the last thing you want is for you and your family to be without an adequate food supply. Thankfully, there are many non-perishable foods that you can stock up on that will allow you to weather the storm and still have plenty to eat.

Every year, tropical storms develop over the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. While some of these storms can remain relatively harmless, others can wreak havoc on homes and cities, particularly in Texas, which is why it is important to remain prepared.

During a hurricane, one of the first things you’ll want to do is take adequate measures to protect your home, which usually means reinforcing weak spots.

After a hurricane, it can be extremely overwhelming putting the pieces back together. Not only do you have to think about cleaning your home and property, but fallen debris and potentially toxic floodwater can make the process both difficult and dangerous.