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August 18, 2008
Posted: 01:55 PM ET
“Be prepared.” It is the Boy Scout motto, but it is also true when it comes to hurricanes and other weather emergencies. Here’s a list of things you should keep close at hand in case you are ever in a weather emergency.  1) Emergency supply kit: According to ready.gov, keep these things in your kit: a first aid kit, prescription medicines, bottled water, a battery-operated radio, a flashlight and batteries. 2) Important documents: Make sure you have a copy of the following documents: driver’s license, Social Security card, list of doctors, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates and tax records. 3) Family evacuation plan: You may not be with your family when disaster strikes. According to the American Red Cross, you should decide ahead of time where to go if you have to evacuate. You should also discuss ahead of time how you are going to get in touch with one another in case you get separated. Experts suggest making an out-of-town friend or relative a contact in case the phone lines are down in your community. Posted by: Elizabeth Cohen, Elizabeth Cohen -- CNN Medical Correspondent |
 
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