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Last Update: 06/12/06
The
time to think about a hurricane is well before it's forecast
to head in this direction not when it is upon us.
Take some time to make your plans
for contending with a storm. Your
main objective, of course, is to make sure you and your family
are as safe as possible. Your second aim should be to protect
your property.
Here's some information that
should help. Much of this material came from the Red Cross and other hurricane weather/news
sites. For further information check the links below or the sites
listed on the left.
Prepare a Personal Evacuation
Plan: While Polk County
is out of the reach of storm surge, residents living in manufactured
homes and flood prone areas should plan to evacuate. Identify
ahead of time where you could go if you are told to evacuate.
Choose several places--a friend's home in another town, a motel,
or a
shelter. More info: ·
American Red Cross · Polk
Chapter of the Red Cross
- Have some emergency cash
put away: A hurricane
will disrupt banking schedules. Automated teller machines and
credit cards, in a world without electricity, will not work or
will run out of cash. Don't charge your credit cards to the limit;
you may need them to get more cash after the storm.
Buy supplies early: Planning is key to avoiding price gougers
who appear after calamity strikes. Buy as many supplies as you
can, especially big-ticket items like generators, before a hurricane
threatens and demand skyrockets.
Prepare for flooding: Many Polk
County fire stations have been stocked with sand and sand bags prior
to the 2005 Hurricane Season. Here are the
sand bag locations.
- Supply checklist: Make sure you have these items on hand
in a safe place.
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- Canned food, can opener
- At least three gallons of water
per person
- First aid kit and essential
medications
- Protective clothing, rainwear
- Mattresses or sleeping bags
and blankets
- Battery-powered radio, flashlight
and extra batteries
- Cellular phone
- Tools (for breaking through
debris)
- Special items for infants children,
elderly, or disabled family members
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Animal carrier
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