RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — We always talk about having a hurricane kit ready. This is a list from American Red Cross of what should be in your kit. And with a winter weather headed in, your hurricane kit can double if ice becomes a problem.
The main issue with ice is the power going out. So be ready for an extended cold period. You can switch out the insect repellent for extra blankets and you are good to go!
The American Red Cross is one of the first to respond to hurricanes and natural disasters. Barry Porter, Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern North Carolina Red Cross, says that packing an emergency kit can be lifesaving.
“Have a plan, stay informed and then build this kit,” Porter said. “Kits are important to us because you may have to evacuate an area and you need to know what you’ll need to have on hand to be of help.”
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