Use These 5 Planning Methods to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Published: July 23, 2022

With hurricane season now upon us, it’s highly likely that it will be more terrible and frequent than in recent years. As a result of climate change, storms are growing increasingly powerful and prevalent, therefore you must be prepared for worse intensity and frequency of calamities.

Here is some advice from UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Northern NJ on how to bounce back after a natural disaster.

1. Prepare an evacuation plan

Knowing your vulnerabilities is at the heart of emergency preparation. Do you live in a high-risk flood zone? Is there a maximum number of people that can stay inside your house? Will you have to deal with difficulties on your way out?

If local officials order you to evacuate, do so immediately. When faced with a potential danger, follow the instructions of the emergency responders. Allow plenty of time to leave your home and make alternative plans in the event routes are blocked. Ensure that your house and any outside objects that could become dangerous missiles in a storm, such as patio furniture or potted plants, are secure.

2. Have a go-kit ready

Make a list of everything you’ll need in the event of an emergency. Fill a bag or container with all of your essential items. Make sure you have cash, a two-week supply of prescription drugs and medical supplies, and fully charged cell phones and adapters in your go-kit.

3. Use a checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything in the stress of the moment

A great resource with a disaster response checklist is the American Red Cross. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is also a good resource for evacuation planning.

4. If your resources are tight, be creative and seek help now to be ready

Do you dread the additional expense of large goods and water? Rather than investing in gallon jugs, collect and clean used soda or juice bottles and refill them with water. Check out your local food bank if you want to save non-perishables at home.

5. Take the threat seriously

Natural disasters are more potent than they’ve ever been. Storms have gotten considerably more powerful, flying at higher speeds and costing a lot more to repair and recover from. They’re appearing with greater regularity, therefore repairing them and recovering from them is becoming increasingly expensive.

With UNITS on your side, hurricane prep can be simple. Our portable storage containers are strong, secure, and the perfect place to store your valuable items. For a free estimate and more hurricane season planning, contact us today.