Make an Emergency Kit for Your Gainesville Apartment
Developing an emergency kit for when you need to evacuate or ride out a storm is a smart plan no matter where you live. While Florida may have a well-deserved reputation as the Sunshine State, severe storms, including hurricanes and tornadoes, still threaten it from time to time. While it’s rare for severe storms to affect Gainesville, being prepared can make facing the few storms that do come here much less stressful.
Your kit should include the following items:
- Bottled water
- Non-perishable foods, like granola bars and canned soup
- A manual can opener
- A small hand-crank or solar-powered radio
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- A first aid kit
- Blankets or towels
- A small supply of any essential prescription medications
- A lockbox with copies of important documents and computer files
These are the most essential supplies, but there are others you can include to make weathering a storm easier. A deck of cards or a couple of board games can provide entertainment while stuck indoors. It’s also a smart idea to keep a crank-powered flashlight for lighting. This is a much safer option than candles, which can pose a serious fire hazard to your Gainesville apartment.
Bellamay Grand residents have plenty of room for their kits in either the spacious closets or the storage spaces in all of our luxury apartments. To learn more about our community or to schedule a tour, contact us today.
