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Hurricane season is on us. How prepared are you with supplies if there was a hurricane tomorrow? Based on the numerous empty shelves at the grocery store over the past few months, it’s evident that many people have stocked up on food, toiletries and cleaning supplies, so they’re prepared for local shelter in place orders due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The good news is that you likely have supplies for ten days as recommended by hurricane preparedness experts. In addition to the basics, you should also make sure you have an adequate supply of medication, pet food and cash to pay for additional supplies, even if the power goes out during a storm.

Below is a list of basic emergency supplies as recommended by ready.gov/kit

Water (one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation)
Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
Flashlight and radio with extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle (to signal for help)
Face mask (to help filter contaminated air and help against the spread of viruses)
Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
Manual can opener (for food)
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
Soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces, two masks per person
Games and toys to keep children entertained

Store these supplies in a duffel bag or bin that you can quickly grab if you need to evacuate. If the storm is close, you might move the kit to your car so you’re ready to go in a moment’s notice. If you need to shelter in place, be sure that your emergency supplies are easily accessible.

2020 has unleashed catastrophes in historical fashion: COVID-19, murder hornets, Australian brushfires, earthquakes, floods and more. And now, an above-normal hurricane season is predicted. We are already two named storms into the list of 21 for the year: Arthur and Bertha, which thankfully were rain events and weakened before they were able to do widespread damage.

Hurricane season officially starts today, June 1, and we are prepared at Cypress Insurance to make sure we’re ready for any and all storms that affect our policyholders. Through our partners like Velocity, FedNat, Wright Flood and FloodPro, we have a Best in Class claims leadership team with decades of experience in disaster response and hundreds of adjusters ready to travel wherever they are needed to help our customers get back to pre-storm status as quickly as possible.

If you do not have FLOOD Insurance, call me as soon as possible! Don’t let your largest investment go unprotected. We can do a free flood determination and quote for your property. -Roger Nelmes, 832-416-2394

Before the storm begins to travel west from the coast of Africa, it’s important make sure you’re prepared to manage an extraordinary hurricane season. During hurricane preparedness week in May, we shared some great tips on preparedness, which are listed below. Please take a few minutes to make sure you’re ready whenever disaster strikes.

But this year adds a unique challenge for your evacuation route as shelters may not be open due to COVID-19. Or if they are open, they may not be fully prepared to handle hundreds of evacuees safely or have necessary supplies such as masks and adequate cleaning and sanitizing supplies. As you put your emergency kit together, be sure to add two cloth face coverings per family member and cleaning items, such as soap, hand sanitizer and supplies to disinfect surfaces. Be sure to keep this kit in your car or near the door so you’re ready to go in a moment’s notice.

Here is another great article from the Houston Chronicle about the upcoming hurricane season – NOAA predicts above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year.

Hurricane Preparedness Supplies

Hurricane Preparedness Supplies

Welcome to Hurricane Season 2020