Pete Caggiano, News 13 Meteorologist
Hurricane season is here and one thing you and you family need to do is put together a hurricane survival kit.
Here are some of the things you'll need:
- A first aid kit with all your medicines and any special items infants, elderly, or disabled family members might need.
- A battery powered television or radio since your electricity could be out for a week or more.
- Make sure you have flashlights and light sticks. Not candles, they could tip over and start a fire. Also remember to pack plenty of extra batteries.
- Pack enough non-perishable food to last three days. Remember there's no electricity so you will need a manual can opener.
- You will also need water. You need at least one gallon of water per person per day.
- A change of clothing and some rain gear, gloves for any heavy work you may have to do and duct tape are musts. Duct tape can fix anything, at least temporarily.
- Also pack up some blankets. Often an emergency thermal blanket can fit in a small bagand unfold to about seven feet by five feet.
- Finally, have some cash on hand. Banks and ATMs may not be available after a hurricane.
Try to pack all your supplies in one easy to carry container. You can get a backpack like this filled with survival supplies from the American Red Cross of Central Florida.
This hurricane season you can count on News 13, your Severe Weather Experts, to help your family plan and prepare for hurricane season with your Weather on the 1's Tropical Updates, at :21 and :51 after the hour.
You can also find exclusive stories on News 13 on Demand at no additional charge on Channel 313 on Bright House Networks Digital Cable.
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