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What's Happening This Week
Wednesday, September 8
  • Youth Wednesday Night Services
    6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    Meets at Main Bldg while Youth House is closed.
  • Small Group Facilitator's Meeting
    6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Meeting Room 1 at the church
    Please R.S.V.P. by Sept. 1 to Pastor Tim or Noreen
Thursday, September 9
  • Worship Team Practice
    6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    Worship Team Practice in the auditorium.
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Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness

 

It's hurricane season again. 

Are you prepared?  Do you have your disaster kit ready?

 

 

A disaster plan includes a collection of basic items, items to do, and the creation of a family plan.  Below are some resources to help you be prepared for hurricane season.  

To Do When a Hurricane Approaches

 Assemble Important Documents (waterproof container) 

  • Insurance documents
  • Medical records
  • Bank account numbers
  • Social security card/I.D.
  • Proper identification/immunization records for pet

Pack Personal Essentials
  • Cash, credit cards 
  • Spare keys/local road map
  • Cell phone/autocharger 
  • Clothing/rain gear/sturdy shoes/utility gloves 
  • Blankets/pillows 
  • Toiletries/medications 
  • Eyeglasses 
  • Valuables (jewelry, family pictures) 
  • Pet essentials (muzzle, leash, carrier) 
  • Toys/games/books
  • Diapers and other baby essentials
Prepare Your Home/Property
  • Secure/store items from yard 
  • Trim loose/dead branches from trees 
  • Secure windows with storm shutters/plywood (pre-drill holes) 
  • Remove satellite dishes/antennae/roof turbines 
  • Clean out gutters 
  • Stack sandbags around exterior doorframes 
  • Securely moor or move your watercraft to a safe location Have On Hand 
  • Tools (hammer, screwdriver, chainsaw (gas), etc.) 
  • Plastic tarp (roof/window repair)
  • Clean up supplies (for yard and home)
  • Camera to document before/after
Don’t Forget 
  • Fill your vehicle with gas well in advance 
  • Know how to turn off your home’s gas, electricity and water 
  • Buy and prep generator to assure proper operation 
  • Fill out your CLICK HERE to create a Family Plan 
 
Hurricane Shopping List
CLICK HERE for a downloadable checklist of supplies
Copies of this checklist are also available at church on the Welcome table

Water

  •  At least one gallon daily per person for 5 to 7 days

 
Food

  • At least enough for 5 to 7 days
  • Non-perishable packaged or canned food/juices 
  • Snack food
  • Manual can opener
  • Cook utensils/fuel/stove
  • Paper plates/plastic utensils/trash bags
  • Two coolers -- one for food, one for ice 

Personal Supplies
 
  • Moisture wipes/liquid hand sanitizer 
  • Soap/toothpaste/toothbrush/shampoo/deodorant  
  • Toilet paper/hygiene items 
  • Mosquito repellent/sunscreen
  • Special items for babies and elderly Emergency Supplies
  • Flashlights/batteries
  • Candles/citronella/matches (in waterproof container)
  • Water purification kit (tablets, chlorine or iodine)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Generator/fuel
  • First aid kit
  • Prescription drugs/necessary medications
  Don't forget to have a plan for your pets or have enough food, water, and medications on hand.

 

For more information, CLICK HERE to read more about disaster preparedness from the American Red Cross.

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