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Be ready for hurricane season Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins on May 15 and the Atlantic and Central Pacific seasons begin on June 1. Although it may feel like there is not much you can control, there are actions you can take to prepare for a hurricane disaster. Follow these 7 steps and download the Hurricane Preparedness Infographic, to save and share with your friends. Find out what types of wind and water hazards happen near your home, then start preparing how to handle them. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Their impacts can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur without it being a major hurricane. The first thing you need to do is find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone.  If you do, now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there. You do not need to travel hundreds of miles but have multiple options. Your destination could be a friend or relative who doesn’t live in an evacuation zone.  If you live in a well-built home outside the evacuation zone, your safest place may be to remain home.  Be sure to account for your pets in your plan.  As hurricane season approaches, listen to local officials on questions related to how you may need to adjust any evacuation plans based on the latest health and safety guidelines from the CDC and your local officials. You’re going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy and unpleasant aftermath. Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family a minimum of three days. Electricity and water could be out for at least that long. You’ll need extra cash, a battery-powered radio and flashlights. You may need a portable crank or solar-powered USB charger for your cell phones. The CDC recommends if you need to go to a public shelter, bring at least two face coverings for each person and, if possible, hand sanitizer. (Children under two years old and people having trouble breathing should not wear face coverings). Call your insurance company or agent and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or even replace your home. Don’t forget coverage for your car or boat. Remember, standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, you’ll need a separate policy for it, and it’s available through your company, agent or the National Flood Insurance Program at floodsmart.gov. Act now as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. If you plan to ride out the storm in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications. Many retrofits are not as costly or time consuming as you may think. Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to board up the windows and doors. Remember, the garage door is the most vulnerable part of the home, so it must be able to withstand the winds. Many Americans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before a hurricane approaches. Learn about all the different actions you and your neighbors can take to prepare and recover from the hazards associated with hurricanes. Start the conversation now with these Neighbor Helping Neighbor strategies but remember you may need to adjust your preparedness plans based on the latest health and safety guidelines from the CDC and your local officials. The time to prepare for a hurricane is before the season begins when you have the time and are not under pressure. If you wait until a hurricane is on your doorstep, the odds are that you will be under duress and will make the wrong decisions. Take the time now to write down your hurricane plan. Know who issues evacuation orders for your area, determine locations on where you will ride out the storm, and start to get your supplies now.  Being prepared before a hurricane threatens makes you resilient to the hurricane impacts of wind and water. It will mean the difference between being a hurricane victim or a hurricane survivor.   Continue reading

Employers & Employees Need to Prepare for Safe Return to Work and Reopening Businesses! Make Safety a Habit: Wash your hands. Don't touch your face. Remember your social distancing. What You Need and Why: Disinfectants: Disinfect surfaces & make them safe. Do you have an EPA registered surface disinfectant that kills human Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Isopropyl Alcohol: 70% or higher alcohol has been proven to kill COVID-19. Clean surfaces, light switches, doorknobs, break areas, etc. Gloves: Gloves remind you to avoid touching your face. Wearing disposable gloves while entering common areas, such as conference rooms or warehouses, will help you keep hygiene in mind. Facial Covering: Not only do facial coverings remind us not to touch our faces, but they also prevent an unsuspecting COVID host from touching their face or coughing & sneezing onto objects which others will touch. Hand Sanitizer: Nothing beats washing your hands with warm water & soap, but the CDC recommends that we use an alcohol based hand sanitizer which contains 60%+ alcohol when unable to wash. Keep a refillable bottle in your pocket and keep a large bottle at home or at work for refilling. Click Here to See All Pandemic Prevention Products! Continue reading

With the Atlantic and Central Pacific hurricane seasons starting June 1 and the Eastern Pacific hurricane season starting May 15, now is the time to prepare! Get started now by reviewing and sharing Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources. To be ready for hurricane season you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review/update insurance policies. You can also make a list of items to replenish hurricane emergency supplies and start thinking about how you will prepare your home for the coming hurricane season. If you live in hurricane-prone areas, you are encouraged to complete these simple preparations before the hurricane season begins on June 1. Keep in mind, you may need to adjust any preparedness actions based on the latest health and safety guidelines from the CDC and your local officials Don't think that you won't be impacted by hurricanes just because you are many miles from the coastline. If you are reading this post, no matter where you are, click here and communicate what you learned to help friends, family, and coworkers prepare for hurricane season and access disaster & preparedness items before it's too late. Continue reading

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