Depending on where you live, hurricane season may spell trouble. Hurricanes can bring heavy winds, heavy rain and floods. Still, there are numerous things you can do to prepare your home and family for the storms. If you’re looking for hurricane preparedness products, it’s helpful to understand what steps you need to take.
If a hurricane forms, you may need to take shelter inside your home. It's best to stay on the first floor near the center of your house and avoid doors and windows if possible. You may need to reinforce some areas of your home and prepare your trees, patio furniture and other outdoor items for high winds.
Black and Decker 20V Max Pole Saw
This is lightweight and extends up to 10 feet, although it can be tricky to balance. It breaks down into multiple pieces, making it easy to store. The saw automatically stops if the pole gets unscrewed.
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Installation can be challenging, but this hurricane fabric does an excellent job protecting your windows. It is large enough to cover sliding glass doors, large windows and more. You can cut it down to size to cover multiple smaller windows.
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Rhino USA Ratchet Straps Tie Down Kit
These are relatively expensive but have a breaking strength of 5,208 pounds. The set includes four ratchet tie-downs and four soft-loop tie-downs.
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SentrySafe Fireproof And Waterproof Safe With Dial Combination
This can withstand up to 8 inches of water for 24 hours. It features a dial combination and a secondary key for added security. It has a pry-resistant hinge and a 1.23-cubic-feet capacity.
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You may get stuck inside your home without electricity or water. It's essential to stock up on food, water and other emergency essentials.
This three-shelf cabinet has everything you'll need in an emergency. It comes with instructions to help you handle some medical emergencies.
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MRE Beef & Chicken Entrees Combo
Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs) don't require a heat source to prepare, making them ideal for a hurricane. This kit comes with 18 chicken and beef meals.
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Westinghouse iGen2200 Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator
This quiet generator produces enough electricity to power your essential appliances. It can run for 12 continuous hours on a single tank of fuel.
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Energizer T1000 LED Tactical Flashlight
This features a practical design that's rugged enough to stand up to being dropped. It has a four-hour runtime and emits up to 1,000 lumens.
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Amerex 5-Pound ABC Dry Chemical Class Fire Extinguisher
It's sturdy, rechargeable and effective, although the pull-pin mechanism can be tricky. It features an aluminum valve and contains 5 pounds of extinguishing agent.
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Rayco International Pet First-Aid Kit
This includes 45 first-aid essentials for dogs and cats. It doesn't have a first-aid handbook, but most were impressed with its versatility.
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This can be charged using a USB cable, solar panel or hand crank. The rugged design stands up to most inclement weather conditions.
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