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But, there are new challenges to face this hurricane season. Along with just about everything else in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic will affect how you prepare for a hurricane, including:
The length of time it may take to stock up on supplies. You've likely already noticed, but the supply chain has been affected by COVID-19. This means that quickly getting your hands on household essentials or personal items, like toilet paper or hand soap, can be challenging right now. Start stocking up on everyday essentials now (but don't hoard!), so you can be sure you have plenty of what you need in the event a hurricane does hit.
The safety measures you take while running essential errands. Right now, curbside pickup and home delivery are the best options for safely stocking up supplies. But, these options aren't always feasible or available. If you need to run errands in person, be sure to wear a mask, keep your distance from others, practice proper hand hygiene and avoid touching your face.
How you ensure that you have plenty of your medications. In the event that you may not have access to your pharmacy during or after a hurricane, it's important to make sure your prescriptions are filled and up to date. It may also be prudent to have a 30-day supply of your medications on hand, especially if you have an underlying health condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, that when mismanaged can put you at high risk of developing a severe case of COVID-19. The CDC recommends using mail-order delivery, your pharmacy's drive-thru or curbside pickup to refill medications as often as possible.
The new additions to your evacuation kit. Before a hurricane hits, make sure your car and evacuation kit are ready to go — stocked with COVID-19 essentials. In addition to water, ready-to-eat food, medications, first-aid supplies, as well as baby or pet supplies if needed, make sure your evacuation kit has two masks per person, plenty of hand sanitizer that uses at least 60% alcohol, and disinfectant wipes.
What to know if your evacuation plan involves staying with family or friends: read on
The length of time it may take to stock up on supplies. You've likely already noticed, but the supply chain has been affected by COVID-19. This means that quickly getting your hands on household essentials or personal items, like toilet paper or hand soap, can be challenging right now. Start stocking up on everyday essentials now (but don't hoard!), so you can be sure you have plenty of what you need in the event a hurricane does hit.
The safety measures you take while running essential errands. Right now, curbside pickup and home delivery are the best options for safely stocking up supplies. But, these options aren't always feasible or available. If you need to run errands in person, be sure to wear a mask, keep your distance from others, practice proper hand hygiene and avoid touching your face.
How you ensure that you have plenty of your medications. In the event that you may not have access to your pharmacy during or after a hurricane, it's important to make sure your prescriptions are filled and up to date. It may also be prudent to have a 30-day supply of your medications on hand, especially if you have an underlying health condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, that when mismanaged can put you at high risk of developing a severe case of COVID-19. The CDC recommends using mail-order delivery, your pharmacy's drive-thru or curbside pickup to refill medications as often as possible.
The new additions to your evacuation kit. Before a hurricane hits, make sure your car and evacuation kit are ready to go — stocked with COVID-19 essentials. In addition to water, ready-to-eat food, medications, first-aid supplies, as well as baby or pet supplies if needed, make sure your evacuation kit has two masks per person, plenty of hand sanitizer that uses at least 60% alcohol, and disinfectant wipes.
What to know if your evacuation plan involves staying with family or friends: read on