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Hurricane safety measures

Updated: 8/11/2023
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There are some basic safety measures that should be taken prior to the arrival of a hurricane. Namely, a person will want to board up their windows, be sure they have plenty of food and water, and bring in any lawn furniture or items that could hit against the house in high wind.

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Review your anti-hurricane checklist last year, make an inventory if you still have stocks, and finalize your list.

Prioritize buying emergency stocked supplies:

✅ matches

✅ water

✅ food

✅ first aid supplies

✅ extra batteries

✅ emergency kit items

Make sure you have items for COVID-19:

✅ masks

✅ plastic gloves

✅ hand sanitizers

✅ alcohol

✅ water with liquid or bar soaps

✅ medicines for bodily sustenance and strengthening of the immune system

Remember, when purchasing these items, the earlier, the better, because the supply chain is already narrow and hoarding of these items has already started.

Coordinate with local officials about the latest evacuation plans and protocols before a hurricane strikes. Familiarize yourself with the location of the nearest shelters and map routes, and how to get there from your home. While the quarantine is in place, study the details and other information related to the evacuation for now; it is best to be prepared in advance.

Hope this helps! If you'd ever need water damage restoration in Greenville, Newberry, Spartanburg, Laurens, and Saluda, South Carolina, call ServiceMaster of the Upstate at (864) 310-7891.

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Go inside a closed building

DO not use any equipment that plugs into a wall outlet

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