10 Things you should have at home before the arrival of a hurricane

Harvey, Irma or José ... Hurricanes or tropical storms can be devastating. Sometimes, before the arrival of a hurricane, you can opt for two measures: evacuate the area and travel to another place or stay at home with the children. If you opt for this second option, you should consider some tips. Wr

Harvey, Irma or José ... Hurricanes or tropical storms can be devastating. Sometimes, before the arrival of a hurricane, you can opt for two measures: evacuate the area and travel to another place or stay at home with the children. If you opt for this second option, you should consider some tips.

Write down the list with the 10 things you must have at home before the arrival of the hurricane or the storm. We also give you some tips to deal with it in the best way possible and avoid personal injury.

The 10 things you must have at home before the arrival of a hurricane or strong storm

1. The most important documents and medicines recipes wrapped in plastic so they do not get wet.

2. Mobile devices with battery. Remember that electricity can go for hours ... or days. Have all the necessary equipment charged and spare batteries.

3. Cash. If the electricity goes out, remember that the ATMs will stop working.

4. Batteries and lanterns torches. For when the light goes out, have external sources at hand to light you up.

5. First aid kit. Have everything you need to do a first aid cure. Bandages, alcohol, scissors. And also some analgesic and disinfectants.

6. Plastic bags with ties for garbage. They can be useful because they are waterproof and you can use them to store important things and keep them safe from water. Mo 7. Backpack with some clothes

and personal items in case of emergency evacuation. 8. Water.

About 7 and a half liters per person per day. 9. Canned food,

that does not need refrigeration. Always opt for non-perishable foods. 10. Food and medicine for your pet.

Security tips to protect the family before the arrival of the hurricane

In addition to making sure you have everything you need at home to cope with the arrival of the hurricane, you must take all these safety measures into account

to protect correct way to your family:- Make sure that your home has an adequate protection system

before strong winds and water. Tapia the windows and secure the door so that water can not enter. - Draw an evacuation plan

if possible. Have you thought about what to do if for some reason you had to leave the house? - Look for a way to stay informed

in case the power goes out. For example: there are televisions that work with external batteries. So, if the electricity goes out, at least you'll have an information channel until the batteries are finished. - Be aware of what happens to your relatives. They can help you. - Before the hurricane arrives,

supervise the area where you live.

We are not talking about the house, but about the neighborhood ... Are you on a street with a slope? Can the water reach your home? In case you have to leave the house ... where is it best to do it? Toward which direction? - Obey the authorities

if they ask that the houses be vacated, even if you think it is not necessary. - Have the car ready

, with a full tank of gas in case you need to use it.