{"id":1818,"date":"2020-07-31T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/?p=1818"},"modified":"2020-07-31T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T23:00:00","slug":"hurricane-preparation-checklists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2020\/07\/hurricane-preparation-checklists\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Preparation Checklists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prepare your church, home, and congregation with these simple lists. Save them to your phone, tablet, and computer for easy reference on the go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance company for more information.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple checklist of things to have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>At least 7-10 days of supplies<\/strong> &#8211; these supplies include food, water, medicine, batteries, first aid kit, etc. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readync.org\/plan-and-prepare\/get-kit\">See full hurricane prep checklist here<\/a>.<ul><li><strong>COVID-19 Supplies<\/strong> &#8211; In addition to the hurricane prep checklist, consider hand sanitizer, cleaning materials (Lysol, Clorox, and Disinfectant, etc.) and two cloth face coverings per person (&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/kit\">Build a Kit<\/a>&#8220;, <em>ready.gov<\/em>). Children under two years old and people who have trouble breathing should not wear cloth face coverings (&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/prevention.html\">How to Protect Yourself and Others<\/a>&#8220;, <em>cdc.gov<\/em>).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Have some cash on hand <\/strong>and a full tank of gas in your car.<\/li><li><strong>Whether you plan to stay or evacuate<\/strong>, make sure you have clear plans<ul><li>Make sure you communicate your plans with out-of-state family members and check in with them as soon as possible after the storm has passed.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=urz2wvxDJb0\">\u201cMake a Plan\u201d<\/a> from ReadyNC.org<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Secure loose items<\/strong> around the home and church: lawn furniture, playground equipment, etc.<\/li><li><strong>If planning to evacuate<\/strong> or in a mandatory evacuation zone, leave early.<\/li><li><strong>Save these helpful phone numbers<\/strong><ul><li><strong>2-1-1<\/strong> &#8211; call this number for information and assistance (essential needs, food, housing, etc.)<\/li><li><strong>888-440-9167<\/strong> &#8211; call the Conference Disaster Ministries Call Center to\u00a0report needs in your community or offer assistance<br><br>*<em>List adapted from the Disaster Recovery Ministry, The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The ways in which we prepare for hurricane season looks different this year due to COVID-19. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies\/types-of-emergencies\/coronavirus-safety\/preparing-for-disaster-during-covid-19.html\">American Red Cross <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disasters\/hurricanes\/covid-19\/prepare-for-hurricane.html\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> share tips on how to prepare for a disaster during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on preparation, read our articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2019\/08\/disaster-preparedness\/\">Disaster Preparedness<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/2019\/09\/disaster-preparation-for-churches\/\">Disaster Preparation for Churches<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare your church, home, and congregation with these simple lists. Save them to your phone, tablet, and computer for easy reference on the go. 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