Are you ready for Hurricane Season?

The 2006 hurricane season officially begins June 1st and will continue through November 30th. Unfortunately, many of us don't begin preparing for a hurricane until we know a storm is brewing, but NOW is the time to prepare yourself, your family and your community.

Take action today. Ask yourself the following questions:
• Do you have a plan in place to survive a disaster?
• Do you have an emergency supply kit for your home and car?
• Are your homeowner's and flood insurance policies in order?
• Have you planned your evacuation?
• Do you have a plan for turning off your utilities?
• Do you have a plan to secure the house/outdoor items/boat?
• Do you have copies of your insurance policies, important documents, and other valuables in a safe place?
• Do you have an inventory and detailed description of your property?
• Has your roof been inspected within the last six months?
• Have you had routine maintenance on your trees and shrubs around the house?
• Have you had routine maintenance of your car and are the tires, including the spare, in good condition?
• Is your emergency phone list up-to-date?
• Have you made arrangements for your out-of-state communications contact?
• Do you have a plan to address the "special needs" family members?
• Have you decided what you will do with your animals?
• Do you have a recovery plan?
• Are you involved with community preparedness planning and education?
• Have you budgeted for the additional expenses to prepare your home, buy supplies, and evacuate?