Hurricanes

The Hurricane Season is from June 1 until November 1, and is generally expected to be intensified towards the end of this period. The entire Gulf Coast is at risk.

Given the potential of extreme weather conditions to cause serious disruption of daily activities, damage to properties and serious physical conditions, the Consulate General of Sweden has updated its web site with information on how to handle emergency situations.

Regardless of where you live in the Gulf Coast area, you are strongly recommended to obtain information from your local authorities on eventual emergency plans in case of a natural disaster, and, should any such event occur, follow carefully the instructions that they will provide.

The National Hurricane Center  of the United States Weather Service maintains a web site which provides real time information on Hurricane activity in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific regions, as well as satellite weather mapping and other useful information.

Hurricane Kit

Make sure your hurricane kit includes:

  • Flashlights & extra bulbs
  • Battery-operated radio
  • Battery-operated lanterns
  • Batteries (in different sizes!)
  • Matches
  • First aid kit
  • Duct tape
  • Rain gear
  • Flashlights & extra bulbs
  • Battery-operated radio
  • Battery-operated lanterns
  • Batteries (in different sizes!)
  • Matches
  • First aid kit
  • Duct tape
  • Rain gear

Food and water

Pack non-perishable food for each person for 3 – 7 days.

  • Bottled water (1 gallon/person/day)
  • Bottled juice
  • Two coolers:
    One for drinks & one for food
  • Canned foods
  • Manual can opener
  • Dry pet food

House Checklist

  • Remove outdoor items
  • Trim dead branches from trees
  • Board up windows
  • Fill gas tanks and extra containers
  • Get extra cash
  • Move furniture away from windows
  • Store important documents in waterproof containers
  • Extra supply of medicines

Medical Needs

  • Medic-alert tags
  • Insect-repellent sprays
  • Feminine hygiene items
  • Sunscreen
  • Soap
  • First aid kit
  • Prescription medication
  • Over-the-counter medication
  • Children’s medicine
  • Bandages
  • Adhesive tape
  • Antiseptic solution
  • Thermometer
  • Tweezers

Prepare your pet

Your pet will need more than a bag of food in a storm.

  • Water for your pet for 3-7 days
  • Non-perishable food
  • Crate/carrier/tank
  • Leash (non-extendable)
  • Collar and/or harness
  • Favorite Toy
  • Blanket or pillow
  • Clean litter box
  • Updated shots and medical records
  • Microchip with up-to-date contact info
  • Any medications
  • Calming aids
  • Tags
  • Puppy training pads
  • Heart worm preventatives
  • Rain gear