In light of the recent tragedies and natural disasters occurring around the world, including but not limited to; Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Jose, and Hurricane Maria, many people have been wondering if they would be prepared. Often times, not many people consider how much preparation is needed for these natural disasters, especially if they are not in an area affected by these hurricanes. Something that always needs attention, and is very important, is how well the house is prepared for a natural disaster, specifically a hurricane. Not only is it important to prepare the actual house and structure of it, but it is important to have your belongings that are valuable to you from the inside of your house prepared for a hurricane.…show more content… *it is* important to prepare ahead of time a hurricane kit, or go-bag. This can include items such as a flashlight, batteries, bottled water, cash, and possibly some non-perishable food items (“Hurricanes.”). It is also important to take into account the family’s medical situation and what medications they personally might need to include in the kit. Another very imperative part of the hurricane kit should be documents such as birth certificates, and passports if possible. This is very important so that when individuals who have evacuated their house have arrived at a hurricane shelter, they can prove their identity. In addition to preparing everything in an individual’s house, it is imperative for them to know the best way to evacuate their house. What are their state or towns evacuation routes? Every town always has a specific evacuation route based on location, and homeowners should learn what these are. These questions need to be researched before a natural disaster happens in order to have a smoother evacuation process. By following these small suggestions for preparing to evacuate your home, the whole process may be easier and less chaotic in this time of
