Make an emergency kit. When creating an emergency kit, be sure to create a kit for each member of your family, including pets, with enough to last for at least 72 hours.

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Create a sheet or card with all the phone numbers and information every individual in the Family may need, including an in-case-of-emergency (ICE) name and number ...

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Make an emergency kit. When creating an emergency kit, be sure to create a kit for each member of your family, including pets, with enough to last for at least 72 hours.

Practice your emergency plan with your family/household. Before a hurricane hits, make sure you and your family rehearse the emergency plan so you know what to do when the natural disaster strikes.

Check hurricane supplies, create an inventory, and plan for bigger purchases like generators. Review and update family emergency plans, including evacuation routes and contact information.