Preparedness is the solution for surviving a hurricane because what you do during or after a hurricane may not be what matters most. Instead, it is how you prep ahead. Everyone knows the hurricane’s tyrannically destructive powers, and I’m sure no one wants to be a casualty. Let’s see how you and your family can survive this angry, hostile, and whirling catastrophe.

 

Preparations For Surviving A Hurricane

 

As I’ve mentioned, surviving a hurricane is mostly influenced by your efforts before tragedy strikes. So, to know how to survive a hurricane, we’ll look at the necessary steps to take beforehand.

 

Ready A Supply Kit

 

I assume you already know this is mandatory in prepping for any disaster. What you may, however, not know is what you pack in your supply kit. Basically, it’s a box of your daily necessities, including water, food, clothing, first-aid supplies, and specific gear bound to come in handy. Here’s a tip when packing your supply kit: wrap every item with a waterproof sachet. This will help to avoid problems should it flood. 

Here are a few necessary supplies to have in your survival preparedness kit:

• Water: A 7-liter gallon for each person, this may last for as long as ten days.

 

• Food: Enough to keep everyone alive for a minimum of 7 days. These are usually non-perishable, processed foods, snacks, cooking fuels, manual can-opener, and many more.

 

• Clothing, especially materials that will suffice for the cold weather. Blankets, sweaters, sturdy footwear.

 

• First-aid kit, particularly paying attention to prescription drugs.

 

• Special necessities say for babies, seniors, and challenged members of the family.

 

• Toiletries; which are surprisingly disregarded by a lot of people given their contributions to hygiene.

 

• Cash, as you may not find a POS to withdraw from.

 

• Books, toys, and games— typical items for some company.

 

Know Where You Live

 

A major factor in forecasting a hurricane is to measure the risk of it happening in where you live. If your state is bothered by hurricanes at least once a year, then you’d know you’re expecting the twirling disaster annually. Knowing information related to your region can work out possible risks of a hurricane in a year. Also, when there is a forecast on tidal flooding or storm surge, you may be able to figure out if it will degenerate into a hurricane and, if yes, how you will be affected. 

 

Have An Extra Source of Water, As Well As Sufficient Foods

 

Or course, you may be paying your water bills as soon as due, but that doesn’t negate the importance of having an extra source to get water from. In a hurricane, electricity may be the first thing to be lost, and sure after water. Even if this is not the case, it is hard to see how you’d fit a water tank in your supply kit. So, the best option is to have a reservoir of available water at all times and, more importantly, portable. 

When preparing ahead, save water in plastic containers that won’t break easily. You can use soft drink bottles. Containers that may break or decompose, such as a glass jar and milk carton, should be avoided because I think you know why. If a hurricane eventually strikes, you don’t want to lose these containers. Under normal circumstances, you’ll need two quarts of water every day, but this is expected to be affected by extreme heat and more tasking physical exercises, typical when SHTF. Sick persons, babies, and nursing moms will require even more than you, so you should prepare to cover all parameters. 

Water is life.

Speaking of food, there isn’t much to say. You should ensure that the foods you pack can carry you for as long as a week. As usual, it is expected that you buy these foods soon since packaged foods can, fortunately, remain good for years.

 

Have A Family Emergency Plan

 

You may have been on several camping trips with family, but nothing is enough to prepare you for the chills that’ll overwhelm you when you realize that your kids may be in danger, and you don’t even know how to get to them. The chances of a hurricane hitting town when you and your family are together are not very good, but you should be safe, though. There are, after all, weather predictions.

Still, you and the kids should work out a system that enables you to communicate with each other whenever disaster strikes. You can agree on a location to meet when there’s trouble, a person to call, or anything. Just ensure that you’ll all be working harmoniously even if you’re kilometers apart. This way, you do not even have to fret about others until you meet at your agreed safehouse. You already have too much to think about when a hurricane dances into town; you shouldn’t be distracted with fears about others.

These are the essential things to do when preparing for a hurricane. You may decide to make a list and include other things that you suppose will be useful. For example, if where you live is predicted to be safe from the hurricane, but the town will be on lockdown, you can get an extra generator for electricity.

 

Things To Do During A Hurricane

 

You know what to do before a hurricane hits, now how do you stay alive while the dance is ongoing?

• Keep the TV and radio set on for info.

 

• Secure the house, shut storm shelters, and move outdoor properties to safety.

 

• Turn on the coldest level of the thermostat. The foods need it.

 

• Make sure you have a sufficient emergency supply kit.

 

• Avoid using propane tanks as they may be dangerous.

 

Takeaways From Surviving A Hurricane

 

Should you be required to evacuate, listen to the authorities to know the safest time and route. Evacuation is unlikely, though, because a hurricane very rarely seizes and tears apart your home. So, with the blinds fully shut and every necessary supply in place, surviving a hurricane becomes a piece of cake, as long as you are well-prepped. 

However, if you live in a temporary structure, a high-rise building, near a river or on a floodplain, get out of there as soon as you catch wind of a hurricane brewing.