Mother Nature is very unpredictable.  Severe storms,  floods,  tornadoes and hurricanes can bring potentially dangerous weather during the spring and summer months.  While you can't prevent them,  you can be prepared for them.  

  FLASHLIGHTS INSTEAD OF CANDLES:

   According to the National  Fire Prevention Association, candles are the third leading cause of injuries from  fires,  following cooking and heating. An avarage of one home fire caused by candles is reported every 34 minutes.  Therefore, we encourage the use of battery-operated lighting devices during any power outage, or emergency situation.

Emergency Survival Supplies and First Aid Kit Supplies

 ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES:

• Specialty items for infants and the elderly.
• Water:  The Federal Emergency Management Agency  says " Each person should have a supply of ONE gallon of water per day,  for THREE days  as a normally  active person needs at least one-half gallon of water daily just for drinking,  in addition to cooking and sanitation."
• Food:  enough for at least THREE to SEVEN days.
• Nonelectric can opener.
• Paper plates and plastic utensils.
• Blankets and pillows.
• Clothing: seasonal: rain gear and sturdy shoes.
• First Aid Kit:  including medicines and prescription drugs.
• Cash (with some small bills):  Bank and ATMs may not be open or available for extended peroids. 
• Important documents:  Keep a copy of your insurance papers,  medical records, bank account numbers, and Social Security card(s) in a water proof container or a watertight re-sealable plastic bag.
• Pictures of family members and pets ( in the event of separation).
• Pet care items.