Hurricane Season | Follow These 5 Planning Methods

Published: July 23, 2022

The hurricane season is here, and it will almost certainly be more severe and frequent than previous years. Storms are becoming increasingly powerful and common as a result of climate change, therefore you must be prepared for greater intensity and frequency of weather calamities.

Here is some advice from UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Charleston on how to bounce back after a natural disaster.

1. Prepare an evacuation plan

Knowing your faults is at the core of emergency preparedness. Do you live in a high-risk flood zone? Is there a limit to the number of people you can accommodate inside your home? Will you have to overcome hazards on your way out?

If local authorities tell you to leave, follow their orders. When faced with a potential hazard, obey the instructions of the emergency personnel. Allow plenty of time to exit your home and prepare alternative plans in the event routes are blocked. Make sure your home and any outside objects that may become dangerous missiles in a storm, such as patio furniture or potted plants, are secure.

2. Have a go-kit ready

Make a checklist of everything you’ll require in the event of an emergency. Fill a bag or container with all of your essential things. Your go-kit should include items that aren’t only for survival but also for day-to-day activities. Stock up on nonperishable food and water, as well as a full tank of gas in your vehicle, and make sure you have cash, a two-week supply of prescription drugs and medical supplies, and fully charged cell phones and adapters.

3. Use a checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything in the stress of the moment

A great resource with a disaster response checklist is the American Red Cross. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is also a good resource for evacuation planning.

4. If your resources are tight, be creative and seek help now to be ready

Do you dread the high cost of bulk items and water? Rather than purchasing gallon jugs, collect and clean used soda or juice bottles and refill them with water. To save non-perishables at home, check out your local food bank.

5. Take the threat seriously

Natural disasters are more dangerous today than at any other time in history. Storms have grown significantly stronger, flying faster and costing more to fix and recover from. They’re occurring with greater frequency, therefore they’re more expensive to recuperate from, and their repair and recovery costs are growing.

With UNITS on your side, hurricane prep can be simple. Our portable storage containers are strong, secure, and the perfect place to store your valuable items. For a free estimate and more hurricane season planning, contact us today.