hurricane preparedness kit 2011

Bermuda is a hurricane exposed the island. Although the worst of these storms usually skirt Bermuda occasional storms cause significant damage. Cruise ships regularly change their schedules and fares to and from the United States due to hurricanes in the Atlantic.

Hurricanes

The hurricane season runs from June to November, although the most severe storms usually occur in the autumn months. Usually the Bermuda weather tropical storms well, and the hotel is equipped to help their guests, if a hurricane hit the island. For more information on hurricanes, visit: www.weather.bm

With the advent of hurricane season, the American consulate advises U.S. citizens in time to prepare for the worst case. Make sure that your travel documents are current and to allow for a temporary travel document.

The consulate advises Americans to renew passports when they are six months remaining validity. It takes two to three weeks to obtain or renew a passport, and five days for more passport pages. Please follow this link to Passport.

In preparation for a hurricane, to store the following in an easily accessible place in your home:

Batteries

Felt

Books and Games

Canned meats, fruits, vegetables, juices, milk and soup, plus salt, pepper and sugar

Mobile phone and charger

Change of clothing, rain gear, sturdy shoes, hat, gloves, thermal underwear

Comfort foods: cookies, candy, sweetened cereals, instant coffee and tea bags

Dust masks, disposable

Glasses, extra pair

First aid kit

Flashlight

Foods for people with special diets

Leather Gloves

Helmet

Important papers / documents (in a waterproof container)

Keys, vice-houses and cars

Paper cups, plastic utensils, matches, non-electric can opener and paper

Personal hygiene items

Plastic garbage bags (large) and large debris, covers may

Prescription drugs and vitamins

Radio, batteries

Non-recurring items for the elderly, young children,

Sternum (fuel) for cooking and light pots

Toilet paper, antibacterial wipes hands, soap, bleach, towels, disinfectant and paper

Water: 1 gallon per person per day