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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. In the initial hours and days emergency personnel will be dealing with larger crisis and you should be prepared to take responsibility for your own safety.Higher Ground ==
[https://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.sjaIt's also important to keep away from the water.ca/English/Safety-Tips-and-Resources/Pages/Emergency%20Preparedness/Types%20of%20Emergency%20Kits/72Hr-Kit-for-Home.aspx 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Kit Checklist], StLeave early — in daylight if possible. John Ambulance
[http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php Hurricane == Emergency Preparedness - Be Ready], National Hurricane Center==
[http://wwwAnyone possibly in the path of a major storm of any kind should be prepared to sustain themselves for approximately 72 hours.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/tc-checklist.shtml Surviving Cyclones: Preparation In the initial hours and Safety Procedures], Australian Government, Bureau of Meteorologydays emergency personnel will be dealing with larger crisis and you should be prepared to take responsibility for your own safety.
[http://wwwFill containers (bathtubs) with several days supply of drinking water.harleselectricalTurn up your refrigerator to maximum cold and don't open it unless necessary.com.au/documents/cyclone%20checklist.pdf Are you Cyclone Ready?], Harle's Electrical
[http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/61798tip.htm Hurricane Preparation Checklist], BoatSafe.com=== Prepare a Home Emergency Kit ===
=== Prepare an Emergency Kit === 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 [EmergencyKit(2Home)* 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 (3.5 litres) 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.) &emdash; <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. And take two can openers -- it's a single point of failure if you have only one and lose it. === 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-prepare-After preparing your-boat-family for the storm How to Prepare Your Boat for a Storm]emergency, 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-you can prepare your boat-preparation-plan.php A Simple and Effective Boat Preparation Plan for Hurricanes], SouthWind Sailing [http://wwwThe below links provide good advice.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
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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.
== 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
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