GET HURRICANE READY WITH RAYNEAU! - LET'S GET PREPARED

With hurricane season right around the corner, it is a great time to set aside a moment and prepare for a disaster. One of the ways to prepare is by having essential supplies on hand before a hurricane develops and starts heading your way.

Don’t wait until the last minute to go to the store to buy your supplies because most likely you will find that so many other people have also waited for the last minute and have already emptied the shelves with no more left for you.   

 So what supplies do we need? Here is a list that  the  National  Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO ) has approved:

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered and portable radio  and extra batteries 
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)

Along with that list, they have also suggested these additional items to consider.

• Prescription medications 
• Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
• Cash  
• Fire Extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
• Paper and pencil
• Books, games, puzzles, or other activities for children

What else can you do to prepare? Well it’s time to:- 

1. Look at any trees that you have and see if there are any branches that are dead or that may need to be trimmed up. 
2. Declutter drains, gutters and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to your property. 
3. Reinforce the roof, windows, and doors, including your garage doors, and don’t forget your sheds.

Purchase/rent a portable generator or install a generator for use during power outages. Remember to keep generators and other alternate power/heat sources outside, at least 20 feet away from windows and doors, and protected from moisture; and NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging a generator into a wall outlet.

At Rayneau we can help with any of your needs whether you need a chainsaw for those trees, a man lift for getting to those higher altitude places, a mid-size or full-size backhoe for moving some dirt around for better drainage, a generator, or any other equipment or tool. Just stop by or give us a call and most of all, stay safe.

Shop with us today or speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives for more details.  Our stores are conveniently located in Corinth 450-7247, Vide Bouteille 450-7246, Monchy 450-7248, or Babonneau 450-5759 for all your home improvement and hurricane supplies. You can also follow us on FaceBook.