The magnitude of the devastation that hurricanes bring is front-and-center right now. Being prepared for hurricanes and other weather-related events has never been more important.
National Preparedness Month has been observed in the United States every September since 2004, helping citizens to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters. |
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Free Severe Weather Prep Guide
Our friends at Cummins have offered tips to safeguard your home and a free downloadable disaster prep guide that we think you will find very beneficial.
Get tips and download the complete guide to severe weather preparedness.
This guide provides advice from a FEMA-certified expert for safely facing severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, high heat, and winter storms, as well as general preparedness tips. It even includes specific tips for senior family members, children, and pets. |
4 Steps to Prepare for Severe Weather
While most people know that they should have water, batteries, and canned and/or dried food on hand, there are many other critical steps to take when preparing for a severe weather incident. Some of the unique tips found in the severe weather preparedness brochure include:
- Put important documents—such as birth certificates, insurance cards, and medical history—on a flash drive. Include a photo of your pet.
- Have a paper map of your area. Remember that your GPS may not work following a disaster.
- Invest in a home standby generator to keep your power on in the event of a long-term power outage caused by a disaster.
- Keep a disaster prep kit in your car in case you need to evacuate quickly or are away from home when disaster strikes. Include a 2-week supply of medications.
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How Much Power Do You Need?
Here at The Old Farmer’s Almanac in New Hampshire, where it can snow 5 months a year, many of us have home generators. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend having a backup source in case of an outage. We know too well that it provides peace of mind, turning on automatically when an outage strikes and keeping lights, refrigerators, heat, security systems, and sump pumps on.
We also wouldn’t hesitate to recommend our friends at Cummins, from Columbus, Indiana. Cummins is a longtime global leader in generators, powering everything from the Statue of Liberty to Mount Rushmore. They are now bringing their business expertise to homes—and even offer a completely free calculator to estimate your home’s generator needs. |
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