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Hurricane season is fast approaching, and now is the time to get ready. Whether you’re a long-time resident or someone new to the area, our free, one-hour “Hurricane Preparedness” class will help you brace for the June-November storm… Read More
As we saw in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, severe storms often result in extended power losses and flooding. Many of you did a tremendous job of preparing for these calamities, protecting your health and keeping your food… Read More
Hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters can – and do – strike at any time. It’s important to remember that if your home is not safe for your family to stay, then it isn’t safe for your… Read More
In the swirl of activity in gathering papers and first aid supplies and flashlights and the like, it’s easy to overlook one critical element of your preparations: making sure you eat right during and after a storm. Don’t… Read More
Buy early and stock up. Sage advice, when it comes to disaster preparations… especially stocking up on food. Whether you heeded that advice or not, there’s never a bad time to check your supplies. That’s especially true as… Read More
What would you do if basic services were cut off, like electricity or water, or if you had to suddenly leave your home? This class will offer tips and ways to prepare for unexpected disasters, such as hurricanes…. Read More
Hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. That’s just around the corner, and though building your disaster preparedness kit before a storm arrives is essential, we know it can be a daunting task. We’ll help you get… Read More
We’re a month away from our annual hurricane season, and about to roll into the May 6-12 National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Whether you stockpile early – which is the best approach – or just want to take a… Read More
