Gulf Coast Weather And Emergency Preparedness

Here on the Gulf Coast, when you hear “weather preparedness,’ the first thing you think is “hurricane.’ But an afternoon of severe thunderstorms with a few twisters also can wipe out power lines for up to a couple of days. Have a “casual emergency kit’ for those times.

For a minor weather emergency, keep drinking water for two days. If your local water service is affected, you won-t be able to drink city water and won-t have electricity