The Best Ways to Plan for a Hurricane

Published: July 23, 2022

The hurricane season is here, and it will most certainly be more disastrous than previous years. As a consequence of global warming, storms are becoming increasingly severe and frequent, necessitating that you be prepared for greater intensity and frequency of weather incidents.

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

1. Prepare an evacuation plan

Knowing your faults is at the heart of emergency preparedness. Do you reside in a flood zone? Is there a limit to the amount of people you can invite into your home? Will you have to navigate perils on the way out?

Do as instructed if local authorities ask you to leave. Obey the instructions of the emergency personnel when confronted with a potential hazard. Allow plenty of time to get out of your home and prepare alternative plans in the event routes are blocked. Make sure your house and any outside objects that may become dangerous missiles in a storm, such as patio furniture or potted plants, are safe.

2. Have a go-kit ready

Make a list of everything you’ll need in the case of an emergency. Fill a bag or container with all of your essential items. Your go-kit should contain anything that’s necessary not just for survival, but also for daily activities. Stock up on nonperishable food and water, as well as a full tank of gas in your vehicle. Also, 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 worry about the high price of bulk goods and water? Collect and clean used soda or juice bottles and refill them with water instead of buying gallon jugs. Check out your local food bank to keep non-perishables at home.

5. Take the threat seriously

The risk of a natural catastrophe is greater now than it has ever been. Storms have gotten much stronger and travel at a faster rate, making them increasingly expensive to repair and recover from. They’re occurring with increasing frequency, so they cost more to recuperate from, and they’re becoming more costly to repair and recover from.

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.