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Take care of your loved ones who depend on you. Should severe weather cause an unexpected power outage, be ready. Create a plan and prepare an emergency kit now.

Protect yourself, your loved ones and your home by rounding up the supplies you’ll need in advance. Gather water, nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, medications, and additional items ahead of time.

Equip your family with a kit that’s easy to use at home or carry along in case you need to evacuate. Be sure to include medicine, a manual can opener, extra blankets, pet food, and a battery-powered radio. Visit www.floridadisaster.org for a complete list of items you may need.

Having an emergency plan is important, too, if severe weather causes floods, fires or other crisis situations. Should your household need to evacuate and seek shelter elsewhere, do all family members know what to do and where you would go? Are they familiar with steps to take in case you become separated from one another? Is there a plan for letting loved ones know you’re safe? Don’t leave these questions unanswered.

We’re connecting you to readiness so you can protect yourself, your loved ones and your home during outages. As your cooperative, we care about you and your family.