Editorial: Hurricane Preparedness [Video]

FEW MINUTES. THIS IS A WIFE FOUR EDITORIAL SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD IS PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER JOHN HUMPHRIES. TROPICAL STORM DEBBY PUMMELED THE CAROLINA COAST WITH RELENTLESS RAIN, CAUSING SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. NOW, NEIGHBORS FROM OUR COMMUNITIES ARE LENDING A HELPING HAND AS RESCUE AND RELIEF CREWS JUMP IN TO HELP. ALTHOUGH THE BIGGEST IMPACT STAYED MAINLY TO THE COAST, WE KNOW TROPICAL WEATHER CAN BRING FLOODING AND WIND DAMAGE TO US HERE AT HOME. HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO BE PREPARED. THIS HURRICANE SEASON. DEVELOP AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN FOR YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE SURE EVERYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS THE PLAN. HAVE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT THAT INCLUDES THINGS LIKE DRINKING WATER, NONPERISHABLE FOOD, BATTERIES, MEDICATIONS, AND IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS. MAKE SURE YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES AND PERSONAL DOCUMENTS ARE UP TO DATE. REMEMBER, FLOOD INSURANCE IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR REGULAR …