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STORM PREPARATION
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What to do Before a Storm

Prepare a plan for evacuation.

Have a supply kit that could include:

• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Water, one gallon per person per day, for at least three days
• Food, non-perishable; at least a three-day supply
• Manual can opener
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert (extra batteries)
• Flashlight (extra batteries)
• First-aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Local maps (or updated GPS) showing evacuation routes
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
• Pet supplies (if applicable)
• Week’s supply of medication
• Identification for every person
• Emergency contact information
• Insurance information
• Health care information

 
Create a list of key agencies you may need to monitor or contact. If possible, use the phone apps when available, as you may not have access to a computer.
 
Here are some suggested agencies to monitor:
Mobile Emergency Management Agency
Baldwin County Emergency Management AgencyBaldwin weather alerts (requires signup)
Hurricane Awareness
Mobile / Pensacola NWS
Ready.gov : Hurricane Information
Hurricane Preparedness
National Hurricane Center
NOAA Coastal Services Center
Alabama Emergency Management Agency