Articles related to "Hurricane Preparation"

Generators and chain saws top the list of equipment that can cause injury during hurricanes. Age, poor health, and lack of common sense increase the chances for harm.

35% of businesses never re-open after a disaster. The amount of advance preparation will determine how quickly a business recovers and gets back up and running.

Days before a hurricane strikes there is time to evacuate safely. Having a list of items to pack makes this task less stressful on everyone involved.

Hurricane preparations early in the season and even prior to the season are essential to being ready when a storm is preparing to come onshore.

Hurricane season begins June 1st and lasts for six months. Buy tools and supplies in the spring to reduce stress and save valuable time when storm warnings occur.

Prevent and minimize property damage from a hurricane or tropical storm by preparing your home and yard for strong winds and rain.

Preparing for the care and safety of pets during hurricane season is important to their safety and well being. Pet safety needs early preparation and planning.

People who choose to stay home during a hurricane need to be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days. Food, water and other supplies should be stockpiled.

Ignoring hurricane warnings can result in property damage, injury, and death. Take extreme weather advisories seriously and stay prepared throughout the hurricane season.

Disasters come in all forms - hurricanes, bioterrorism, ice storms, earthquakes, floods, pandemics and fires. Caregivers' jobs make planning for survival a complex task.

Homes can be protected by shuttering or nailing plywood over windows, and stores of food and other necessities can be set aside. But what do you do to protect the plants?

Warm visions of escape usually ride on the crisp air of fall to over 900,000 "snowbirds" living across the country. For many, these visions exist no more.

Learn how to prepare a disaster kit for cats, dogs and small animals to ensure all the family pets stay safe this hurricane season.

Learn how to protect a house during a hurricane using hurricane shutters, hurricane glass, hurricane fabric, garage door bracing and more.

Lessons were learned during Hurricane Katrina. First, have a natural disaster evacuation plan. Second, protect the home. Securing windows is a primary consideration.

Check out the 14th Annual Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show Jan 29-Feb 1, 2009. Over 100 sailboats, 250 exhibitors and luxury hotels make this boat show a weekend favorite.

Prepare for that next hurricane, tropical storm or other natural disaster by creating a box of survival supplies. Find out what supplies a hurricane box should include.

Hurricanes cause extensive damage every year during and after hurricane season. Knowing their categories helps predict how much damage a hurricane may cause.