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			<h1 class="entry-title">Hurricane Preparedness Checklist</h1>
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				<p>My friend called me yesterday and asked if I was boarding up our windows to prepare for Hurricane Matthew. &#8220;No,&#8221; I said. &#8220;I bought a case of water.&#8221; Which is true. I did buy a case of water. But that&#8217;s not enough of a hurricane preparedness kit. As I was typing up a&nbsp;hurricane preparedness checklist for me to use to see what we have at home and what I need to buy before Matthew comes, I figured I might not be the only person preparing for her first hurricane. So, I decided it would be helpful if I created a printable that anyone else could use in the time of a hurricane.</p>
<h4>Hurricane Preparedness Checklist</h4>
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<h4>Hurricane Preparedness Tips</h4>
<p>And, just a couple extra tips to think about&nbsp;<em>before&nbsp;</em>the storm hits &#8230;&nbsp;</p>
<p>You are not the only person in your area who is preparing for the hurricane. Head to the store early to pick up your water and non-perishable items. You don&#8217;t want to rush out at the last minute and find empty shelves.</p>
<p>Search online for the closest local shelters, in case you have to evacuate. Write down the addresses and directions before you lose power. Don&#8217;t just write down one shelter either. You may get there and find it&#8217;s full, so having a few others to try is a great idea. And, in case you do need to drive around town looking for safety, make sure your car has gas. You don&#8217;t want to run out, especially if the tankers may have trouble getting to your area after the storm has passed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>And, if you have children, be sure to have ways to entertain them. <a href="http://amzn.to/2dSpY4Z" target="_blank">Board games</a> are good, so are <a href="http://amzn.to/2e28ciX" target="_blank">card games</a>. They won&#8217;t be able to watch TV or play on the tablet if the power goes out, so be sure to be prepared for lots of non-electronic family time.</p>
<p>What additional tips do you have to keep people safe during a hurricane?</p>

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						<div class="comment-text"><p>Thank you for these tips and let&#8217;s hope no one has to use them any more this year. </p>
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						<div class="comment-text"><p>These are great tips.   Being prepared for an emergency is so important.  </p>
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