As people from the Northeast are in the midst of picking up the pieces of their lives that Hurricane Sandy displaced, they must now prepare for yet another potentially serious storm. A Nor’easter is expected to hit today. Winter Storm Athena is predicted to bring rain, coastal flooding, high winds and even snow to parts of the Northeast.
Here are a few tips to help prepare for this impending storm…
- Secure plywood to all exposed and vulnerable windows and doors
- Fill and place sandbags if necessary
- Make sure to reserve a generator and gas supply for a potential power outage
- Have a cleanup plan in place
- Prepare basements and lower levels of the building for possible flooding (try to elevate possessions, electronics and furniture if possible)
- Install or position storm shutters
- Review your emergency evacuation process before the storm hits
Also, don’t forget to pre-pack an ‘Emergency Evacuation Bag’ which should include the following:
- Flashlights & batteries
- Water
- Medications
- Non-perishable food items
- Clothing
- Any personal items such as ID Cards, insurance cards, birth certificates, etc.
- Cash
- Sanitary and personal hygiene items such as tooth brushes, toilette paper, etc.
As we’ve learned from Hurricane Sandy, even though the storm appears to be weaker than originally predicted, warnings should not be brushed off. It is imperative to prepare as much as possible.
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