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== Emergency Preparedness ==Some people pack everything including the barbecue and a <i>Camp Chef Professional Knife Set</i>. That's up to you. Here we describe the basics for survival.
Anyone possibly in the path of a major storm of any kind should be prepared == Get to sustain themselves for approximately 72 hours.Higher Ground ==
[http://wwwWhen a tropical cyclone or powerful storm is hitting, people in low-lying coastal areas should stay over with family or friends who live on higher grounds.nhcIt's also important to keep away from the water.noaaLeave early — in daylight if possible.gov/prepare/ready.php Hurricane Preparedness - Be Ready], National Hurricane Center
[http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/pdfs/chap07/dpr-0718-web.pdf Hurricane == Emergency Preparedness for Boat Owners], University of Florida==
[http://wwwAnyone possibly in the path of a major storm of any kind should be prepared to sustain themselves for approximately 72 hours.southwindssailing.com/hurricane-boat-preparation-plan.php A Simple In the initial hours and Effective Boat Preparation Plan days emergency personnel will be dealing with larger crisis and you should be prepared to take responsibility for Hurricanes], SouthWind Sailingyour own safety.
[http://wwwFill containers (bathtubs) with several days supply of drinking water.boatsafeTurn up your refrigerator to maximum cold and don't open it unless necessary.com/nauticalknowhow/61798tip.htm Hurricane Preparation Checklist], BoatSafe.com
Prepare an See [http://www.sf72.org/home emergency 72-hour kit] and leave it by the door in case you need to “grab it and go”. Use a backpack to carry and distribute the weight. An emergency preparedness kit should include: * water* canned goods* can opener* First Aid kit* batteries* flashlight* medication* personal documentation* [http://lifehacker.com/how-to-choose-a-reliable-emergency-radio-and-some-good-1640325400 battery-operated radio]* blankets* toilet paper* cash in small bills and coins* spare house and car keys You need at least 1 gallon EmergencyKit(3.5 litresHome) of water per person per day for 3 days. A normally active person needs to drink at least one half gallon of water each day. You will also need water to clean yourself and to cook. (This means a family of four needs 12 gallons of water in their emergency supply.) -- <i>Center for Disease Control</i><ref>https://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/water/</ref> Water is heavy, a gallon weighs 8.4 pounds. One litre weighs one kilogram. Put the water in several containers to distribute the weight and make it easier to carry; and also to reduce the risk of losing it all if a container leaks. === Get to Higher Ground === When a hurricane or powerful storm is hitting, people in low-lying coastal areas should stay over with family or friends who live on higher grounds. It's also important to keep away from the water.]]
[http://www.cruisingworld.com/how/how-After preparing your family for the storm emergency, you can prepare-your-boat-storm How to Prepare Your Boat for a Storm], Cruising World [http://www.hanoverThe below links provide good advice.com/linec/spec/marineadv/pdf/Marine_Hurricane.pdf Hurricane Preparation Plan Checklist], Hanover Insurance [https://www.safeco.com/safeco/documents/hurricane-preparation-checklist-for-boats.pdf Hurricane Preparation Checklist for Boats], Safeco Insurance
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= Tropical Cyclone Preparation Checklist =
== Summary ==
In preparation for a major storm you should first plan emergency preparedness to keep you and your family safe, following by boat preparedness.
=== Prepare an a Home Emergency Kit ===
== Boat Preparedness ==
* [http://www.cruisingworld.com/how/how-prepare-your-boat-storm How to Prepare Your Boat for a Storm], Cruising World* [http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/pdfs/chap07/dpr-0718-web.pdf Hurricane Preparedness for Boat Owners], University of Florida* [http://www.southwindssailing.com/hurricane-boat-preparation-plan.php A Simple and Effective Boat Preparation Plan for Hurricanes], SouthWind Sailing* [http://www.hanover.com/linec/spec/marineadv/pdf/Marine_Hurricane.pdf Hurricane Preparation Plan Checklist], Hanover Insurance* [https://www.safeco.com/safeco/documents/hurricane-preparation-checklist-for-boats.pdf Hurricane Preparation Checklist for Boats], Safeco Insurance* [http://www.boatus.com/Hurricanes/marina_plans.asp Model Hurricane Plans for Yacht Clubs and Marinas], Boat.U.S.* [https://www.gowrie.com/About-Us/..%5Cpdfs%5CACE_Hurricane_Prep_Tips_070709.pdf Hurricane Preparation Tips for Boaters], ACE Recreational Marine Insurance
See [https://www.gowrie.com/About-Us/..%5Cpdfs%5CACE_Hurricane_Prep_Tips_070709.pdf Hurricane Preparation Tips for Boaters[EmergencyKit(Boat)]], ACE Recreational Marine Insurance
== References ==