The 2014 Hurricane Season is Upon Us- Are You Prepared?

Right now, Hurricane Arthur is headed for the East coast and a little planning goes a long way to surviving difficult and dangerous weather.

Ready.gov has several helpful resources for easy planning:

WEAs (Wireless Emergency Alerts): http://www.ready.gov/alerts:

Wireless Emergency Alerts are automatic texts sent to you in an emergency. Alerts received at the right time can help keep you safe during an emergency. With WEA, warnings can be sent to your mobile device when you may be in harm’s way, without need to download an app or subscribe to a service.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDpcGypv2_U

About the WEAs:

Steps to take Before, During and After a Hurricane:

o   Building an Emergency Kit. 

o   Making a Family Communications Plan

o   Download the How to Prepare for a Hurricane Guide: 
Hurricanes have the power to cause widespread devastation, and can affect both coastal and inland areas. How to Prepare for a Hurricane explains how to protect yourself and your property, and details the steps to take now so that you can act quickly at a time when every second counts.

Take a few minutes and read through the steps so that you know exactly what you need for you and your family in an emergency.