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!
http://www.coconutzhomeandgarden.com
