Hurricane season is upon us! The Safety Committee wants to remind everyone to be prepared.
CHARGE UP! Remember to keep your cell phones, computers, and power banks fully charged prior to any warnings in the event of a power outage. And top off gas and propane tanks to avoid long lines and shortages.
Our Safety Committee also developed a Disaster Planning “To-Do” Checklist for our membership. It’s a multi-page document which will help you plan for any possible disaster.
The Checklist is broken down into two sections:
1. things you need to consider if you are planning to leave HP during a disaster.
2. things you need to consider if you are planning to stay at HP during a disaster.
You may think you’re prepared, but have you:
• Up-to-date photos of the inside and outside of your home (including the garage) on your cell phone, tablet, or PC?
• Backed up your PC and stored the thumb drive in a secure place?
• Ensured all important documents (including insurance policies) are in a safe place?
• Unplugged all unneeded appliances (TVs, radios, etc.)?
• Have the right size batteries for your portable radio for when the power goes out?
• Turned your air conditioner to 78 and your Humidistat to “on”?
• Made extra ice and stored it in your freezer or cooler?
• If leaving, turned off your ice maker?
• Brought in all your Lanai furniture and installed storm shutters?
• Fully charged your cell phone and other electronic devices? Have all your power cords?
• Filled your car(s) with gas?
• Put towels on the windowsills and in front of the Lanai doors?
• Filled the bathtub with water, and placed a bucket by it the day before the storm?
These are just a few examples of the many recommendations we’ve compiled. We strongly suggest you review the check list, print it out, and have it readily available in the event of any hurricane heading our way. These “To-Do” Checklists are available on the HP website. Simply go to: http://www.hpgcc.com>Community>Resource Center>Disaster Planning. A hard copy is also available in the flyer rack in the Clubhouse hallway.Stay hurricane aware!
