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Protect You and Your Family in the Event of a
Hurricane
Even though we live in one of the most beautiful places in the U.S.,
we must prepare for the worst, and the worst is a hurricane. The state
of Florida dodges more bullets than most, considering being stuck out
and almost completely surrounded by ocean the way we are, but the last
couple of years we've had our share of bad luck, but we haven't gotten
it as bad as some. It pays to be prepared for the worst, just in case
it happens in Boca Raton. Hurricanes' can kill as well as destroy everything
in its path. When you're finished reading this article, call your local
emergency management office and ask them for the community hurricane preparedness
plan. This will inform you of where all the evacuation routes and shelters
are where you live and be ready to drive 20 to 50 miles inland to reach
a safe place.
You will need to have supplies on hand that will help you get through
power outages and water cut-offs.
- Flashlight and extra batteries.
- Portable & battery operated radio/tv as well as extra batteries.
- First aid kit. Emergency food and water.
- Filling a bathtub with water is a good idea also.
- Can opener (hand operated)
- Essential medications
- Cash & credit cards
- Sturdy shoes
It pays to be prepared and it's good idea to keep most of these things around your home anyway, in case of a hurricane, stock up. If you have pets, unfortunately you cannot bring them with you to a shelter so call your local human society for information on what you should do.
Once you’ve chosen your Boca agent, you can be assured that you
are in good, capable hands from beginning to end on your home buying experience.
When speaking with your agent, make sure they are paying attention to
what you’re saying. If you’re in the agent’s office
and you can’t get a complete sentence out because the phone keeps
ringing and the agent prefers to speak with the person on the phone and
not the people sitting in front of the desk, you have every right to get
up and leave. A good Boca Real estate agent makes you the most important
person he or she has to deal with at the moment.
Talk with your family members and make a plan of what to do in case of a hurricane, or any other disaster that may happen. Make a plan for all family members on how to get out of the house if needed and meet family members at the mailbox or some other destination where everyone can be accounted for and you know their safe. Another thing to consider when a hurricane is stirring around out there is to wash all the clothes so you and your family can go a week or so without doing laundry.
Even if your area is not directly hit by the storm your area may be without power for some time. Go food shopping as soon as you hear the first hurricane warning because if you wait, many items will be gone (batteries & bottled water especially). Stock up on canned items for your family and food for your pets. Chances are, there will be a grocery store that will be open within a couple of days, running on generators if your area has not been hit too hard. However, nobody really knows how bad your area is going to be hit, that's why it's called a "prediction." Your Boca real estate agent will be able to help you with any questions you may have about hurricanes, chances are, he or she has been through a couple of hurricane warnings and will have first hand knowledge in this matter.
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