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Hurricane
Information and Tips
Being Prepared is the Best Defense There are no weather systems that pose a potential threat to our area at this time ! This site will be updated as necessary. Please click here for Aynor weather. Hurricane Category Chart  These tips
will help you minimize the potential danger and damage to your property
before hurricane season starts.
• Make sure you
have working emergency equipment such as flashlights, batteries,
portable radios, and portable or stand-by generators.
• Look for weak spots in doors, windows and roofs. • Check all roof vents for proper installation. • Check for loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts. • Trim trees and shrubbery so weak branches don't fall onto the house. • Cut air channels through your trees to help save them. • Buy and store materials like storm panels and plastic to properly secure your home. This
is a list of suggested items that should be included in a home
hurricane kit.
Battery operated alarm clock Baby food, diapers, formula, etc Battery operated radio and TV Extra batteries for all electronics and flashlights Blankets and pillows Bottled water Bleach Butane lighter Caned food, dry food Gasoline and oil Fill car with gas LP gas Grill or camp stove Cash, credit cards Drivers license Insurance information Important telephone numbers Valuable papers Cellular telephone Two changes of clothes for each person Cooler Cooking utensils Non electric can opener Pots and pans Extra pet food Fire extinguisher First aid kit Flashlights Gloves and goggles Chain saw Glasses or contacts Boots Medicine Ice chest Sleeping bags Toiletries Paper towels Toys for children Zip lock bags Water purification tablets Water containers ( 7 gallons per person ) Extension cords Duct tape Plastic or tarps Wet / Dry vac Camera and film to record damage Tune to local
radio and television for up to the minute weather conditions. Also tune
to NOAA weather for warnings and watches. The local NOAA
information is broadcast on a frequency of 162.400 Mhz.
This list may not
contain all items necessary for every person. Please adapt this list to
ones individual needs. This list is to serve as a guide only.
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