Preparing for Hurricane Dorian With The Right Solutions
Hurricane safety when facing down a major
storm is a big concern. Preparing your home and business for flood or wind
damage will ensure you are able to pick up day-to-day activities when the storm
passes. Hurricane Dorian is expected to
make landfall as a major hurricane, and you want to make sure your business is
prepared to face its effects. Storm surge, localized and widespread flooding,
and high wind speeds will whip through Florida cities. If you don’t have the
right hurricane safety essentials, you could be left with incredible damage.
The National Hurricane Center reports that regardless of Hurricane Dorian’s exact track,
heavy rains are expected to occur over several days, which can result in
widespread flooding. Tornadoes are another issue when planning for this hurricane
safety because they often occur in the rain bands away from the center of the
storm. Having a plan when storms strike is
just as essential as having the right solutions when Hurricane Dorian is in
your own front yard. Keep reading for essential hurricane safety supplies.
Large and Small Flood Protection Walls
With hurricanes comes storm surge, rising
canal waters, and torrents of falling rain. Preparing for the possibility of
rising flood waters means keeping in mind what areas of your business or home
are most flood-prone. Depending on what kind of flood protection your home or
business needs, you might choose different types of flood protection walls. For
heavier flood protection, flood barriers are ideal. For smaller-scale flood
protection, sandbags would be a better choice.
Emergency Water Storage and Fuel Storage
Having access to reliable emergency water
storage could mean the difference between life and death. Water supply provides
access to drinking water and non-potable water for cleaning, other daily
activities, and even fire suppression. Hurricane
safety means prepping enough water and fuel before the rains come.
Water storage bladders can be made with fabrics that satisfy NSF61 and FDA
requirements for potable, drinking, emergency water storage. When needing to
safely store temporary drinking water for a group of people, having flexibility
in water storage capacity is important. Hospitals, nursing homes, and shelters
will need a viable water storage solution when storms come. Barbados hospitals and other
organizations are maintaining 50,000 gallon water tanks for use during
Hurricane Dorian for emergency water storage.
Having a tough, rugged flexible fuel tank
is ideal when facing down a hurricane. Stationary fuel storage during an
emergency is absolutely necessary. Our flexible bladders can range in capacity
from 25 to 210,000 gallons. Flexible fuel storage is useful in disaster relief, fuel storage in remote
locations, and FEMA emergency relief efforts.
Following a Step-by-Step Hurricane Safety Plan
Having a ready supply of hurricane
supplies with the right plan will make sure your business and home are prepared
for the worst possible scenarios. Flood protection walls, emergency water
storage, tarps, and drip diverters are all part of a bigger plan to keep your
business and home safe from Hurricane Dorian. Visit our Emergency Supplies page for information on the essential supplies needed for
hurricane safety.
For even more comprehensive information
on prepping your business, visit FEMA’s Business Protection Toolkit to learn how you can practice hurricane safety before,
during, and after a hurricane.