Perhaps the fact that I have never lived in a hurricane state gives me a pass for thinking hurricane season had arrived early when more than 2 feet of rain soaked Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recently. Truth be told, hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 1.
Being prepared to “weather the storm” is applicable to all of us regardless of where we live. Natural disasters can hit without warning. A few basic measures taken beforehand, otherwise known as emergency preparedness, could mean the difference between tolerable and misery— even if you are on a tight budget.
Water
Experts recommend every household have at minimum a three-day supply of water for all who live therein. An easy way to determine the amount you need to keep on hand is 1 gallon of water per person, per day….