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Medications Make sure you have a good supply of your prescription medications (and any medical supplies you need) in case your pharmacy is low on stock following the storm. If you are a Martin Health patient, use the MyChart app to access your medication list. mychart.martinhealth.org 32776-18 Are You Hurricane Ready? Flashlights/Batteries/NOAA Weather Radio In the power goes out, you will want to have a flashlight for each person in your household and extra batteries. A NOAA weather radio is also a very valuable piece of equipment to have if possible. Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane. Shelters Hospitals are not considered hurricane shelters. If you have a serious medical need, identify a special needs shelter in your county. Martin County Shelters: martin.fl.us/shelterinfo St. Lucie County Shelters: stlucieco.gov/home/ showdocument?id=5549 Household Items Check your supply of personal hygiene items, as well as things like a manual can opener, paper plates, plastic utensils, paper towels, toilet paper, diapers, garbage bags, etc. Do you have a pet? Don’t forget about pet food and any other related supplies. Cooler Keep a cooler on hand to make sure your food and medications are cold until the power returns. Important Documents Place important documents in a waterproof, portable container that is easily accessible. Water Purchase enough bottled water to last your family for several days. One person needs ½ gallon of water per day. Cash It’s always wise to have extra cash on hand before a major weather event. Gasoline Make sure you fill your car with gasoline a day or two before the impending storm. If you have a generator, fill a gas can as well. For local hurricane updates, visit martinhealth.org/hurricane-preparedness. • Review your household emergency plan – what is the safest location in your home? • Set up an out-of-town contact so he/she can check on you • Follow instructions from local authorities 24 hours before a hurricane: • Let your family and friends know where you are • Charge your cellphone • Turn your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep them closed as much as possible Food Store at least 3 days of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food such as peanut butter, cereals, protein bars, dried fruit, etc.

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Are You Hurricane Ready?

Flashlights/Batteries/NOAA Weather RadioIn the power goes out, you will want to have a flashlight for each person in your household and extra batteries. A NOAA weather radio is also a very valuable piece of equipment to have if possible.

Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane.

SheltersHospitals are not considered hurricane shelters. If you have a serious medical need, identify a special needs shelter in your county.

Martin County Shelters: martin.fl.us/shelterinfoSt. Lucie County Shelters: stlucieco.gov/home/showdocument?id=5549

Household ItemsCheck your supply of personal hygiene items,

as well as things like a manual can opener,paper plates, plastic utensils, paper towels,

toilet paper, diapers, garbage bags, etc.

Do you have a pet? Don’t forget about pet food and any other related supplies.

CoolerKeep a cooler on hand to make sure your food and medications are cold until the power returns.

Important DocumentsPlace important documents in awaterproof, portable container that is easily accessible.

WaterPurchase enough bottled water to last your family for several days. One person needs ½ gallon of water per day.

CashIt’s always wise to have extra cash on hand before a major weather event.

GasolineMake sure you fill your car with gasoline a day or two before the impending storm. If you have a generator, fill a gas can as well.

For local hurricane updates, visit martinhealth.org/hurricane-preparedness.

• Review your household emergency plan – what is the safest location in your home?• Set up an out-of-town contact so he/she can check on you• Follow instructions from local authorities

24 hours before a hurricane: • Let your family and friends know where you are• Charge your cellphone• Turn your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep them closed as much as possible

FoodStore at least 3 days of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food such as peanut butter, cereals, protein bars, dried fruit, etc.

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