Preparing for Hurricane Season

Week of June 29, 2009

Hurricane preparedness kits can ease heightened fears if a storm is approaching. Each kit should include important documents, clothing, medication, tools, food and water, hygiene items, first aid supplies, kitchen items, comfort items and pet supplies. Some items to pack for pets include the veterinarian's contact name, vaccination records, medications, food, water bowls and extra collars. Fleet and Family Services (FFSC) offer hurricane preparedness checklists, classes and counselors that personalize evacuation plans. Also, every command must ensure Sailors update contact and family information online in the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS). For more information and more tips on disaster preparedness, visit the Department of Homeland Security's preparedness webpage, the TRICARE's disaster relief webpage, and the Ready.gov Hurricanes webpage.

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