Hurricane Preparedness Week comes to a close in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Hurricane season is 23 days away, and preparations are already underway.
With Hurricane Preparedness Week coming to a close May 10, First Alert Meteorologist Courteney Jacobazzi details how to gear up for the upcoming severe weather season.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has a disaster preparedness checklist you can follow:
- Water
- Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food items)
- Battery-powered crank radio
- Flashlight
- First aid kit
- Extra batteries
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags
- Wrench or pliers
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
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