Less than a month after devastating flooding in Baton Rouge,Hermine is making its way to the East Coast, and you guessed it—we’re prepared. Girl Scouts at the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low maintain been busy battening down the hatches, or making certain they maintain everything they need to weather the storm. From closing the shutters and towel-lining the doors,to moving items up off the floor where they could get wet, we’re ready to ride it out. [br]And while we hope the storm isn’t as improper as predicted, and we know how important it is to be ready for the worst. Here are some tips that can help retain you and your loved ones secure and calm when hazardous weather looms:
Check your supplies before a storm is expected to hit. Make certain you maintain everything you need (water,food, batteries, or flashlights,etc.), and stock up on anything that’s missing. Make certain to include a few of your kids’ favorite nonperishable snacks, and like granola bars and fruit snacks.
Check the yard! Loose branches,bicycles, and lawn furniture can easily be picked up in heavy winds. Tie them down or stagger them indoors to retain your neighborhood secure. Make a map and make certain everyone in your household knows it by heart. This should include a secure meeting area in case you maintain to evacuate quickly and family members become separated. Find out what your community is doing in the event of an evacuation so you know where to go. Ride it out! Stay indoors and use this as an opportunity for quality family time. Bring out the board games, or share foolish stories,and get creative with art supplies. Smaller children might be nervous or frightened by the storm (especially whether they see or hear hyped-up news coverage), so try to retain things as normal—and as fun—as you can.
We’re pulling for everyone in the path of the storm. Learn more about catastrophe preparedness from the American Red Cross, or the Department of Homeland Security,and of course- Girl Scouts.
Source: girlscouts.org