Extreme weather impacts us personally and economically across the US. As June marks the beginning of hurricane and fire season, it is good time to think about preparation everyone can begin now. Air Quality has been a concern this week due to the fire season starting early in Canada. Check the air quality where you are HERE.
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/
Billion Dollar Weather Impact Year to Date
There have been 7 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion in the United States through May 8th, 2023 per NOAA. Flooding, severe weather, and winter storms in California, the Central, Eastern, Northeast and South have been registered this year.
NOAA is forecasting a range of 12 to 17 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). NOAA has a 70% confidence in these ranges.
Preparation
Preparing for extreme weather starts with a plan. Do you have a plan in place for you, your family and your pets? If not, or if it’s time to refresh your plan, here is an evacuation checklist to get you thinking about your situation.
- Have you signed up for your community’s alert/notification/warning system?
- Are you familiar with evacuation routes near you?
- What is your shelter plan?
- What are ways to protect your property and who is the “person” in charge of this?
- Do you have back-up power sources?
- Have you had a family planning meeting to outline where to meet, if people are in separate locations (i.e. work, school, errands?)
And a personal side note, I was on the border of an evacuation order for fires last year. Boy, did I learn how to better streamline after deciding to pack my car in preparation for the winds coming my way. A practice run can help you identify what you “need” vs. “want” and how accessible things are if you need to leave in a hurry.
It’s wise to prepare for long-term shelter in place by having supplies on hand for people and pets (non-perishable food and water, medical supplies, medications taken and cleaning supplies). Feel free to download the checklist below to help you get started.
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Discuss Your Plans
Remember the quote, “if a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” The same applies to making a plan and communicating with others 😉 And, yes this Living Planner strongly suggests: 1) having a plan and 2) sharing what you’ve planned with those who matter!
I’m starting to record quick tip videos to help raise awareness and help you make life easier. “Summer Breeze, Put Your Mind At Ease” was designed to highlight your day to day activities and ways you can let others know what you do and how you do it.
I welcome you to reach out with any questions you have Email: Lynn@thelivingplanner.com or if you’d prefer to schedule a Complimentary Discovery Call to discuss your particulars, I’ll be here to help! My main website is: https://thelivingplanner.com.
I found this quote to share, “Don’t give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.” Give well ❣️Lynn
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