Hurricane Storm Research Paper

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To prepare for a category 5 storm you need to collected to most water nevertheless food you can buy before the storm food like( according to hurricane supply shopping) “canned milk , boxes of shelf stable milk, granola bars or compressed bars, crackers , packs snack cracker packs , dry ready to eat cereal , instant oatmeal , dried fruits , canned fruits , trail mix , canned juices , packs of juices boxes , packs of water around 10 pack of 24 for a family of four for a week , dry food”( Collier county Extension, Jan Bennett, Extension Educator). That is most of the drinking and food you need for the storm.(hurricane supply shopping,Ybeth Bruzual,whole page)

The other gear you need for the storm is lighting , cooking equipment like
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That is most of the health care equipment you need for the hurricane.

The house equipment or work done on the house for hurricane like (according to hurricane checklist)”Remove outdoor items, Trim dead branches from trees, Move furniture away from windows , Board up windows , Store important documents in waterproof containers , Fill gas tanks and extra containers , Extra supply of medicines , Get extra cash”(hurricane checklist SLM Facilities , par 4-5).That is the home equipment you need for the hurricane.

How to prepare your pet or animal for the hurricane by (according to hurricane checklist)“Water for your pet for 3-7 days , Non-perishable food , Crate/carrier/tank , Leash (non-extendable) , Collar and/or harness , Favorite Toy , Blanket or pillow , Clean litter box , Updated shots and medical records , Microchip with up-to-date contact info , Any medications , Calming aids , Tags , Puppy training pads , Heartworm preventatives , Rain gear”(hurricane checklist SLM

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