NEWS RELEASE
Cuero, Texas, July 4, 2024 — With Hurricane Beryl forecasted to impact the Texas coast next week, it’s essential to take steps now to prepare. Proactive measures are crucial to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. Don’t delay—begin preparations immediately to reduce risks and being caught without a plan.
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Key Preparations:
- Stock Up on Disaster Supplies:
- Act Early: Don’t wait until the storm is imminent. Gather essential supplies while shelves are still stocked. Items to consider include non-perishable food, water, medications, flashlights, batteries, and hygiene products.
- Emergency Kit: Assemble an emergency kit that includes essentials for each family member, including pets. Remember to include important documents, cash, and a first aid kit.
- Insurance Checkup:
- Flood Insurance: If you live in a flood-prone area, ensure you have flood insurance. Remember that flood insurance typically has a 30-day waiting period before it becomes effective. Don’t delay—review your policy now.
- Homeowner’s Insurance: Verify your homeowner’s insurance coverage. Understand what’s included and whether you need additional protection for wind damage or other hurricane-related risks.
- Develop an Evacuation Plan:
- Know Your Routes: Identify multiple evacuation routes. Consider destinations outside flood-prone areas, such as a friend’s or relative’s well-built home.
- Account for Pets: Include your pets in your evacuation plan. Locate pet-friendly shelters or accommodations.
- Transportation Options: If you don’t have a vehicle, check with local officials about available transportation options during evacuations.
Whether you’re evacuating or sheltering-in-place, you’re going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy and unpleasant aftermath. Have enough non-perishable food, water and medicine to last each person in your family a minimum of 3 days (store a longer than 3-day supply of water, if possible). Electricity and water could be out for at least that long. You’ll need extra cash, a battery-powered radio and flashlights. You may need a portable crank or solar-powered USB charger for your cell phones.
If you need to go to a public shelter, follow health guidelines from your local officials and the CDC.
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