Emergency Management and Operations Centers across the Southeast urged residents to evacuate and prepare ahead of Hurricane Matthew. Did you know the best time to prepare your tropical storm/hurricane supply kit is before hurricane season, which starts on June 1st? You do not want to be under the pressure and stress of making these decisions when a tropical storm or hurricane threatens your area.
Unsure what to pack? The following link from the Department of Homeland Security will provide information on how to build a kit for you and your family:
https://www.ready.gov/kit
You can also check out our blog post on Hurricane Preparedness for additional links and information:
https://blog.weatherstem.com/hurricane-preparedness