{"id":289,"date":"2009-08-14T18:31:38","date_gmt":"2009-08-14T12:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=289"},"modified":"2009-08-14T18:31:38","modified_gmt":"2009-08-14T12:31:38","slug":"hurricane-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/hurricane-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hurricane season begins on June 1 and extends until November 1.\u00a0 Being ready has different meanings depending on whether you stay or leave your home.\u00a0 Having been through\u00a02 major hurricanes in 3 years,\u00a0 Houstonians want to be prepared.\u00a0 September is National Preparedness Month too!<\/p>\n<p>Important papers<\/p>\n<p>In a small portable safe,\u00a0organize these documents:\u00a0copy of passport, copy of drivers&#8217; license, mortgage info, credit card info, banking, social security cards, will, birth certificate, marriage certificate,\u00a0military records, 2\u00a0previous year&#8217;s tax returns, insurance info and divorce documents.<\/p>\n<p>Many different websites recommend what to have on hand for remaining in your home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;\">FOOD<br \/>\nNon-perishable foods (soups, canned food and vegetables, breads and crackers, snacks)<br \/>\nJuice boxes and bottled water<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;\">HOME SUPPLIES<br \/>\nIce chests, water, water jugs<br \/>\nCamping stove; propane; charcoal<br \/>\nDisposable plates, utensils, napkins<br \/>\nStorage bags<br \/>\nToilet paper, paper towels<br \/>\nDiapers, wipes, formula, bottles, ointments<br \/>\nPrescriptions, copies of prescriptions and over the counter meds<br \/>\nToothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, deodorant<br \/>\nClothing, blankets, pillows, sleeping bags<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;\">First aid kit<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;\">Bug repellant<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;\">Eyeglasses, contact, hearing aids and batteries<br \/>\nPet supplies, food, litter, pet carrier, medications<br \/>\nIdentification<br \/>\nCash, credit cards<br \/>\nList of phone number of family and friends<br \/>\nImportant Documents, insurance policies<br \/>\nPhotos, videos, cameras, film, memory cards, batteries<br \/>\nBattery powered radio<br \/>\nFlashlights<br \/>\nExtension cords<br \/>\nPliers, wrenches, screwdrivers<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">Other sites for preparation checklists<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.gov\">www.ready.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redcross.org\">www.redcross.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanfamilysafety.com\">www.americanfamilysafety.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.texasprepares.org\">www.texasprepares.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nokr.org\/nok\/restricted\/home.htm\" target=\"_blank\">www.nokr.org\/nok\/restricted\/home.htm<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 (Next of Kin Registry)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.petfinder.com\">www.petfinder.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Start with a baby step on preparedness this week!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurricane season begins on June 1 and extends until November 1.\u00a0 Being ready has different meanings depending on whether you stay or leave your home.\u00a0 Having been through\u00a02 major hurricanes in 3 years,\u00a0 Houstonians want to be prepared.\u00a0 September is National Preparedness Month too! 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