Time to Get Prepared for Severe Storms!

Hurricane Season starts on June 1, 2010 and goes through November 30, 2010. Even though the Hurricanes have not started as yet, we are already getting some Severe Spring Storms with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds.
Now is the a good time to being refreshing your Severe Storm Preparedness Kits. We are between the main part of the Spring Storms and the last of the Winter Blizzards.
I know we all have waterproof bins with clothing, canned foods, medicine, batteries, flashlights, blankets, pillows, games, books, lanterns and more.
* Get out your bins and Wash the blankets and clothing to keep them fresh and ready to use in case that storm does come.
* Replace Canned Goods with fresh so the stored ones don't go out of date.
* Replace any Medicines in the bins with current supplies as needs do change.
* Check the First Aid Kit to make sure the ointments and salves are current too. Out of date medications don't work well and in an emergency situation it is best to have the most current available. Your Health is your most valuable asset.
* Replenish any Water Supplies you have.
* Put in fresh Batteries, matches in a waterproof container, candles in a waterproof container and fuel for any lanterns and small cook stoves.
* Review your Emergency Plan with all Members of your Family, even the ones who live out of town. The out of town family members need to know what you would do in case of a Severe Storm so they can anticipate your need for assistance.
These are just a few of the things to do, put Now it the Time to Start! Severe Storms know no dates or real "Seasons" so we must always be ready!
More to come! Stay Well, Elise