With hurricane season here again, It’s important to note the Miami Herald reported recently that the designated head of FEMA says everyone should be prepared at home for disasters.  Craig Fugate, Florida's former disaster chief, says it’s not just the government that needs to be cooperative and ready.  He believes we should each be ready, since we could save more lives if we looked out for each other.

            Here are Fugate’s recommendations.

*   Develop a family disaster plan.

*   Take a disaster or first-aid training course and learn a skill.

*   In the event of a disaster, secure family first, and then go check on a neighbor.

            FEMA is stepping up its hurricane preparedness efforts.  Naturally, they want to distance themselves from the Bush administration’s actions, particularly regarding the response to Katrina.  It remains to be seen whether they can pull it off, since a repeat of Katrina or Andrew will be a challenge to any administration.  However, Fugate oversaw response to four hurricanes in Florida in 2004, which should be to his advantage.

            This is another one of those times when what the government says makes sense.  We should each be prepared, whether we live in hurricane country or tornado alley.  Being prepared means there’s that much less dependence on government and their response, or lack thereof.  Of course, do it for yourself, your family, and your neighbors, not merely to do a favor for Uncle Sam.

            Hurricane kits are available from QuakeKare.  They’re accessory kits, meant to be added to the home emergency survival kit you already have.  If you’re not equipped with a home emergency survival kit, QuakeKare offers plenty of those as well.

The Family Home Hurricane Accessory Kit is specially designed to contain the most effective supplies to prepare your home and protect against damage or injury that may occur during a hurricane.  Everything comes packaged in a flip-top waterproof container.  Here’s a listing of what you get.

*   Duct Tape–50 yard roll

*   Tarp–10' x 12' reinforced rip stop polyethylene for quick shelter

*   Survival Candle with 3 separate wicks to burn a total of 36 hours

*   Box of 50 Waterproof Matches

*   Axe with Flattened head for hammering

*   Waterproof Document Storage Bags

*   Safety Goggles with Adjustable strap

*   Folding Shovel

*   Survival Guide Designed for All Emergencies and Locations.

To get your Family Home Hurricane Accessory Kit, click on the QuakeKare logo to go to their home page.  On the left sidebar look for Accessory Kits.  Hurricane Kits is one of the listings in that category.  Click on that, and a new page appears with a picture of the hurricane kit.  You can click on the picture for more detailed info and to place your order.  This kit is also available at quantity discounts as shown on QuakeKare’s site.

            Thankfully, you don’t have to hunt around for supplies that may be hard to come by at the last minute when you have QuakeKare’s hurricane survival kit ahead of time.  Get yours today before a hurricane threatens.  Remember, FEMA wants you to be ready, and that’s good advice no matter how they’ll respond to the next big one.