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ZiNG 8 (July 2010) Do you know how to prepare for a hurricane? Here are some precautions we should all take to keep our homes and families safer: 1 Conduct a thorough check of hurricane shutters and latches and ensure that they are in place 2 Check to see that galvanised sheeting and shingles on the roof of your house are properly fastened 3 Keep plastic bags, nails, hammers, wire, rope and pliers handy 4 Find out where you can obtain lumber and keep a supply on hand for battening-up purposes 5 Make sure you have emergency gear to hand such as water boots, raincoats, a flashlight, a portable battery-powered radio, hurricane lamp, candles and matches in your house, together with simple first aid supplies such as iodine, eye lotion, petroleum jelly etc. 6 See that there are adequate storage facilities for drinking water 7 If your home is in a flood-prone area, ensure that you know of a shelter, preferably with friends or relatives, to which you can go for safety, and plan your evacuation route 8 Check that your insurance coverageis up to date and comprehensive 9 Learn the basic first aid and survival techniques 10 Establish and review family disaster plans, and identify any potential areas for concern. |
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