Mother Nature can be unpredictable, especially during hurricane season. Taking the time now to create a storm plan and stock up on needed items can help ease the stress of being caught off guard by weather curveballs. Don't wait until a storm is bearing down to try to stock up on the items you and your family will need.
Whether experts are calling for a busy or slow hurricane season, FPL has a plan in place to respond to outages safely and as quickly as possible following a storm. Our plan anticipates that there will be outages if we are hit with a major hurricane and your plan should, as well.
Make sure you have these top 5 items in your storm kit now:
- Portable generator
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Power banks
- Battery-powered or crank radio
When using a portable generator, remember to read the owner’s manual before operating and never plug your generator directly into your breaker panel or fuse box. This can sometimes send electricity back into the lines, possibly injuring a lineworker restoring power. Find more generator posts here.
In addition to our top 5 items, be sure to have nonperishable food and gallons of water in the pantry. And make sure you have a plan in place if the power goes out and if someone in your family has special medical needs or relies on powered medical equipment.
Always call 911 in case of an emergency.
For more information about preparing for a storm, visit fpl.com/storm.