Here are some reminders from your electric cooperative and the National Hurricane Center, a division of the National Weather Service.

• Before the Storm
• During the Storm
• After the Storm
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Before The Storm

• Make sure flashlights, battery-powered lanterns
  or other sources of light are readily available.
• Make sure flashlight and radio batteries are fresh.
• Make sure you have an adequate supply of medicine,
  first aid supplies and baby items.
• Homeowners with wells should draw an emergency water supply in case power to their electric water pumps is interrupted.
• Keep a supply of bottled water, non-perishable food items, batteries and firewood on hand.
• Make sure that your pets are current on their vaccinations. Pet shelters may require proof of vaccines. Have a current photograph. Keep a collar with identification on your pet and have a leash and a muzzle on hand. Make sure you have your pet’s medications.
• Consider moving yourself and your family – especially those with special needs – to an alternate location during an extended outage.
• If you evacuate, shut off your electricity at the breaker box.