You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency period. At a minimum, these supplies should include:

	Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day supply of water (about five gallons for each person).
	A 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food.
	A first aid kit and manual.
	A battery-powered radio, flashlights, and extra batteries.
	Sleeping bags or extra blankets.
	Water-purifying supplies, such as chlorine or iodine tablets or unscented, ordinary household chlorine bleach.
	Prescription medicines and special medical needs.
	Baby food and/or prepared formula, diapers, and other baby supplies.
	Disposable cleaning cloths, such as "baby wipes" for the whole family to use in case bathing facilities are not available.
	Personal hygiene supplies, such as soap, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, etc.
	An emergency kit for your car with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc.

When a hurricane watch is issued, you should:

	Fill your automobile's gas tank.
	If no vehicle is available, make arrangements with friends or family for transportation.
	Fill your clean water containers.
	Review your emergency plans and supplies, checking to see if any items are missing.
	Tune in the radio or television for weather updates.
	Listen for disaster sirens and warning signals.
	Prepare an emergency kit for your car with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc.
	Secure any items outside which may damage property in a storm, such as bicycles, grills, propane tanks, etc.
	Cover windows and doors with plywood or boards or place large strips of masking tape or adhesive tape on the windows to reduce the risk of breakage and flying glass.
	Put livestock and family pets in a safe area. Due to food and sanitation requirements, emergency shelters cannot accept animals.
	Place vehicles under cover, if at all possible.
	Fill sinks and bathtubs with water as an extra supply for washing.
	Adjust the thermostat on refrigerators and freezers to the coolest possible temperature. Food Safety If the power is out for less than 2 hours, then the food in your refrigerator and freezer will be safe to consume. While the power is out, keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to keep food cold for longer. If the power is out for longer than 2 hours, follow the guidelines below: For the Freezer section: A freezer that is half full will hold food safely for up to 24 hours. A full freezer will hold food safely for 48 hours. Do not open the freezer door if you can avoid it. For the Refrigerated section: Pack milk, other dairy products, meat, fish, eggs, gravy, and spoilable leftovers into a cooler surrounded by ice. Inexpensive Styrofoam coolers are fine for this purpose. Use a digital quick-response thermometer to check the temperature of your food right before you cook or eat it. Throw away any food that has a temperature of more than 40 degrees Fahrenheit. General Information: info@h-delectric.com Sales: Judy Theodore Customer Support: Mike Theodore   Webmaster: Bertz Web Design