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==Preparing your community for a cyclone== | ==Preparing your community for a cyclone== | ||
===Get the needed supplies=== | |||
Start by making a list of people, animals and their needs. You will need to think about supplies if you stay, and supplies if you leave. Sometimes you may be forced to leave, for instance in an evacuation. | Start by making a list of people, animals and their needs. You will need to think about supplies if you stay, and supplies if you leave. Sometimes you may be forced to leave, for instance in an evacuation. | ||
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Gather food, water, and medicine. Organize supplies into a Go-Kit and a Stay-at-Home Kit. A Go-Kit has 3 days of supplies that you can carry with you. See this page on [[Go bags]] for an outline. Include backup batteries and chargers for your devices (cell phone, CPAP, wheelchair, etc.) A Stay-at-Home Kit has 2 weeks of supplies. Stores and pharmacies might be closed. Have a 1-month supply of medication in a child-proof container. Keep personal, financial, and medical records safe. Consider using zip-lock bags where possible to protect from water damage. | Gather food, water, and medicine. Organize supplies into a Go-Kit and a Stay-at-Home Kit. A Go-Kit has 3 days of supplies that you can carry with you. See this page on [[Go bags]] for an outline. Include backup batteries and chargers for your devices (cell phone, CPAP, wheelchair, etc.) A Stay-at-Home Kit has 2 weeks of supplies. Stores and pharmacies might be closed. Have a 1-month supply of medication in a child-proof container. Keep personal, financial, and medical records safe. Consider using zip-lock bags where possible to protect from water damage. | ||
Acquire a simple AM/FM [[Radio]] and ensure it has charged batteries in it. | |||
===Work on a Connectivity Plan=== | |||
*Ensure you are getting your emergency information and news from an authoritative source. Sign up to any bulletins or services you need to | |||
*Ensure you have a working AM/FM radio in case mobile networks and your Internet connection fail | |||
*Check you have the correct emergency numbers for your region | |||
*Charge all mobile phones and check you have backup battery power with which to charge them | |||
*If you have walkie-talkies or other means of long distance communication be sure they are charged and ready to be used | |||
==Preparing homes and buildings for a cyclone== | ==Preparing homes and buildings for a cyclone== | ||