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Hurricane Season Checklist as the Season Continues

As hurricane season continues, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America wants resident to be prepared.

Most weather analysts agree that hurricane season is far from over, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association. As the season continues, the PCI has created a checklist for residents to prepare.

“Although this year’s hurricane season has been fairly quiet, late season storms can still pack a punch,” said Chris Hackett, PCI’s director of personal lines. “It’s important to be ready to respond if you are ordered to evacuate and prepared to report claims to your insurer as soon as it is safe to return to your home or business.”

The PCI suggests that in the case of a storm, people should listen to the guidance provided by the Township and monitor updates from the National Weather Service.

The following items are a checklist:


Important Papers: 

·         Driver's license or personal identification 

·         Social Security card 

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·         Proof of residence (deed or lease) 

·         Insurance policies 

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·         Home inventory

·         Birth and marriage certificates 

·         Stocks, bonds, and other negotiable certificates 

·         Wills, deeds, and copies of recent tax returns

 

Basic Supply Kit:

·         Water, one gallon of water 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 and extra batteries for both

·         Flashlight and extra batteries

·         First aid kit

·         Whistle to signal for help

·         Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and 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, inverter or solar charger

 

Additional Resources for Emergency Preparedness:

·         Insurance Information Institute Suite of Apps for Disaster Preparedness

·         American Red Cross Emergency Response Apps

·         Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Tips & Shelter Information Apps


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