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How To Prepare For Hurricanes and Thunderstorms

Preparatory measures for natural calamities do not mean that such tragedies are sources of annual anticipations, like you are actually excited for them to happen. In fact, preparations are precautions on the expected negative consequences of the mentioned natural misfortunes. Whether they come to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC or luckily skip our region, it is still better to be vigilant at all times and to be always ready for the worst. So how do we do it?

Evaluate

First things first. It is good to evaluate your actual location by knowing how prone it is to natural calamities like hurricanes, thunderstorms and others. How probable is it for disasters to hit the area? Is your house located near the sea or on top of a mountain? Geographically speaking, total awareness of your area can give you precaution before the actual disasters transpire. Know the calamity history of the area. It will serve as a measuring tool on the level of preparation you need to do.

Review

Some government agencies provide guidelines to promote health, safety and preparedness in times of disasters. These courses of action  are offered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the public. They can be accessed through a copy you can find online or you can personally ask for printed drafts  in each of the offices mentioned.

Prepare

After doing a thorough evaluation and review, you can then start preparing. Preparations are best done during specific hurricane and thunderstorm seasons in your area. Also, it would be better if you are always on watch with the weather news. Always be updated so you can take the precautionary measures before it is too late. Now, what you need to prepare are basic necessities that are needed for calamity endurance. Make a list and use it when the time comes. The list should include food, water, flashlights, and other essentials for survival. Preparations could also include the repair of house fixtures in order to keep them sturdy during typhoons and other calamities.

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