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Today is the first day of June and that means that today is the start of hurricane season.

The weather is at best unpredictable. But what we can do is try to think about ways to keep people and animals as safe as possible.

I like to walk around and look for any structures that look like they are weak and might not be able to withstand a steady 74-95 mph wind (category 1 hurricane based on the Saffir-Simpson Scale). The same goes for tree limbs, fence posts, and outdoor feeding equipment.

The next thing I make sure to have on hand are strong contractor garbage bags because if you need to make an emergency repair these can be used in lots of ways. I also have a roll of Gorilla tape as well.

Losing electricity is almost a given during a hurricane. I always make sure that all flashlights and spotlights have either fresh batteries or stay charged up. Something that comes in handy are these solar yard lights! You have to be sure they are charged before the main hurricane bands arrive…but they can provide light in a room at night when everything is so incredibly dark!

I also make sure to have plenty of feed on hand and that it can’t get wet. Blowing rain can make its way under doors and through cracks so be sure to check for possible leakage.

I am praying that we all stay safe during this time of year. And remember to check on your neighbors as well. A little extra hand while trying to get everything ready means a lot!