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Fewer hurricanes predicted, but be prepared anyway The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reminds residents of hurricane-prone areas, including inland areas such as Clarke and Washington counties, to prepare - even though fewer storms are now predicted for the 2006 season. FEMA recommends taking these steps to prepare for hurricanes: +Develop a family disaster plan and know how to stay safe in a hurricane. Discuss what your family should do when a hurricane comes ashore and where you might go in an evacuation - to a shelter, hotel or to stay with family or friends. Don't forget about pets. Many shelters will not permit them, so plan in advance what to do with them. +Know and review your evacuation routes and never drive through high water. +Develop a family communication plan. Identify a friend or relative in another state or city to serve as a point of contact in case family members are separated. Put together a disaster kit and store it in a portable container in case of evacuation. The kit should include: +At least a three-day supply of food and bottled water for each family member; +Battery-powered radio and flashlights with extra batteries; +First aid kit with family members' medications; +A manual can opener; +Emergency contact list and phone numbers; +Hygiene and personal care items; +Pet supplies; +Copies of important papers; and
+Emergency cash or credit card in the case of an evacuation with little notice.
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