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Plan now for Hurricane Season 2010 ...
The 2010 Hurricane Season begins June 1. Now is the time to prepare! Here's what you need to know:
- Get a PLAN at floridadisaster.org! The Florida Department of Emergency Management has made it easier than ever to have a plan in place. It only takes minutes, and could save your life.
- Have a Hurricane Kit Ready! Your hurricane kit should contain enough non-perishable food, water, and medicine for a minimum of three days, and preferably for seven days or more. Other items: flashlights, transistor radio, batteries, cash, can opener, insect repellent, first-aid kit, more. For additional information, visit floridadisaster.org
- Plan to get trained to be a first responder! Trained volunteers are critical after a disaster strikes. If you want to volunteer in the immediate aftermath of a hurricane or other disaster, contact an experienced disaster relief agency and get trained before volunteers are needed.
- Prepare your home! Mitigation can help to protect your home from a hurricane's pounding winds. Preventing wind from entering your house can make the difference between having a home and not having a home. Visit floridadisaster.org's mitigation page for more information.
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