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Monday, June 10, 2013

You’ll need more than batteries and masking tape for hurricane season 2013...


The 2013 hurricane season is predicted to be a doozie...

Whether or not the potential storms develop, Consumer Reports has a list of what you need to really be prepared:

* Generator: Stationary is much better than portable as it eliminates the hassle of scrambling for gasoline - but they’re not cheap. That could cost somewhere between $2,000 and $10,000, depending on size, and installation could double that cost.

* Chain saw: If you don’t have one, get one.

* Mobile charger: Multiple charge battery packs are on the market for $50 to $100 and can usually adapt to all of your devices.

* Water: One gallon, per person, per day is what you’ll need. Your pets will need some too.

* Manual can opener: You can pick one up for about $1.

* Flood insurance: It’s worth looking into, even if you don’t live near the water. Flood insurance for low risk areas may cost as little as $129 a year.

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