It’s generally stated that there are 4 seasons in Mississippi — hurricane, twister, summer season and soccer. Thank goodness soccer is on the checklist as a result of the opposite three can actually throw our state into opposed situations. Wednesday marks the six-month, cross-your-fingers hurricane season, and the weather-guessers are predicting an energetic season this yr.
Mississippi Energy, an exquisite sponsor for the Laurel Chief-Name’s Bobcat Jr. newspaper that goes to children in colleges throughout the town and county, provides ideas for hurricane season on this month’s situation. However we really feel like we have to reiterate how Mississippi Energy advises residents to arrange early. We thank the corporate for it sponsorship and management in getting our state prepared for something Mom Nature throws our means.
Household hurricane plan Within the plan, it is best to resolve:
• When the household ought to evacuate. No matter your determination, obey all evacuation orders from native officers;
• The place you’ll go. Map alternate routes in case a mass evacuation clogs your predominant evacuation route;
• What you’ll do with household pets;
• The place you’ll retailer boats or leisure automobiles;
• Which kinfolk you’ll notify and when;
• What you’ll do to guard vital household papers and keepsakes;
• The place relations will collect after the hurricane pass- es in the event that they’re not in a position to be collectively earlier than it hits;
You’ll additionally wish to find all emergency shelters. This can be important for those who resolve to depart on the final minute. Placing the plan in motion To get began, right here’s an inventory of what it is best to embrace:
• Canned items and non-perishable meals that don’t require cooking, equivalent to canned meats and fishes, soups, fruit and veggies;
• Dried fruit, peanut butter and jelly, bottled water; child components and meals; prescription medication (two-week provide); flashlights or lanterns and additional batteries, ice chest, battery-operated radio, non-electric clock and fireplace extinguisher.
Go to Mississippipower.com or the Mississippi Emergency Administration Company for extra recommendations on getting ready for hurricanes. And, when you are at it, say a couple of prayers that this season can be a quiet one for the Gulf states.
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