08/31/2026
🌧️ TROPICAL WEATHER: PREPARE YOUR HOME 🌧️
With tropical weather approaching, taking a little time now to prepare your home can make a big difference.
🏠 Bring in or secure patio furniture, trash cans, decorations and other loose outdoor items.
🌳 Check your yard for limbs or objects that could become hazards in strong winds.
💧 Clear gutters and outdoor drains to help heavy rainfall move away from your home.
🪟 Make sure windows and doors are securely closed and locked.
🔦 Charge phones, power banks and rechargeable lights before conditions deteriorate.
❄️ If you lose power, keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.
🚗 Move vehicles to higher ground if your area is prone to flooding.
📄 Keep important documents, medications and essential items together and protected from water.
🐾 Don't forget your pets. Bring them inside and make sure you have enough food, water and any medications they may need.
Most importantly, continue monitoring trusted local weather updates and follow instructions from local officials.
A little preparation now can help protect your home and family later. Stay safe and stay weather aware! ❤️