PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – As Hurricane Francine gets closer to Mississippi, officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are still encouraging neighbors to stay safe before, during and after the storm.
MEMA officials said each household should have a fully-stocked disaster supply kit.
Disaster Supply Kit:
- Flashlight(s) with extra batteries.
- Portable radio with extra batteries.
- NOAA Weather Radio.
- Non-perishable food for at least 3 days.
- Bottled water (1 gallon per person per day).
- First Aid Kit with prescription medications.
- Bedding and clothing for each family member.
- Blankets and towels.
- Plastic dishes/eating utensils.
- Rain Jackets/pants.
- Sun screen/sunglasses/mosquito repellent.
- Baby supplies (food, diapers, medication).
- Pet supplies (food, leash & carrier, vaccination records).
- Sanitary supplies.
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, cleanser, bleach, towelettes, toilet paper, trash bags, feminine hygiene products.
- Copies of important documents.
- Driver license, SS card, proof of residence, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, medical records, family pictures, etc.
- Cash, enough to fill up your vehicle with gas and travelers checks.
- Emergency generator.
- Bicycle helmet.
“If you have a special diet, though, take that into consideration. If you have toddlers special special needs, as far as you know, they take formula, make sure you have extras of that as well in your kit,” said Malary White, chief communications officer for MEMA.
Francine could cause flash flooding, downed trees and power outages in Mississippi. Power crews from other states are on standby to help restore power after the storm.
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