In the post Hurricane Wilma world in South Florida, many homes and many grocery stores now have generators installed that make a power outage following a significant hurricane a mere inconvenience.
If you recall, long power outages lasted throughout South Florida, and there were long lines at any gas stations, and grocery stores, where many individuals were forced to buy basic supplies such as water, ice, and food, following Hurricane Wilma.
One of the main lessons learned from Hurricane Wilma is to be adequately prepared in the event that a significant storm strikes the region.
That is one reason why many commercial establishments have invested money, and resources, over the past few years installing generators in the event that a storm strikes South Florida.
Nonetheless, and despite the presence of an increased number of generators in both homes and commercial establishments, now is the time to get ready for the 2011 hurricane season.
And one of the most important things to do in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season is to ensure that you have an adequate plan to make sure that you have all the available food and supplies on hand in the event that a hurricane does strike South Florida.
It is recommended that one start with seven days worth of food and water for your family. One gallon of portable water per person per day is required for drinking and cooking, and you should have on hand a 7 day supply of water.
It is also important to secure a certain amount of food your family is going to eat during those days following a hurricane. As for food, it is also very important to secure food items that your family will actually want to eat, because your family will get very bored of tuna sandwiches after a few days.
Also, be sure to stock up on all the food groups. For instance, you will need to stock up on foods that contains the necessary proteins (peanut butter, nuts, chili beans, vienna sausages etc.), dairy (canned milk, pasteurized processed cheese spreads, etc.), starch (canned, corn, vanilla wafer, graham crackers, pretzels, bread, etc.), as well as fruits and vegetables.
Of course, you’re also going to need to stock up on supplies to eat all that food. So make sure to also stock up on aluminum foil as well as disposable paper towels, aluminum pans, plates and silverware. Damp wipes, and garbage bags, will also come in handy.
And of course, don’t forget that can opener and bottle opener!
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