Using Technology During Storm Season

9/13/2019 (Permalink)

Being September, we are right in the middle of Hurricane Season for the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico (June 1^st-November 30^th). Because of this, it is important to use technology to help stay up to date on the weather and keep your family safe.

Store Important Documents Online

There are many different paid and free services where you can store word documents and PDF’s. A couple of these include Dropbox and Google Drive.

Ready.Gov suggested to upload insurance policies, identification for each family member, important medical records, and any information you may need on your pets. Even if you never need these documents during a Storm Event, they still may come in handy in day-to-day life.

Follow News Outlets

Take the time to set up automatic alerts on your phone or iPad to send you the latest Storm updated. Many areas also have text message alerts that would be texted to your phone, even if you are not connected to internet.

Mark Yourself Safe

The American Red Cross has a Facebook program where you can “Make Yourself Safe” in major disasters. This is a quick way to let your family and friends know that you are okay and ease their worries.

Get in Touch

Make sure you have up to date phone numbers in your phone for all emergency outlets. Also have a paper copy somewhere easy to access in your home.

Charge Up

Even when it isn’t Storm Season, always keep a phone charger with you. This can really help you out in a pinch!

For more information, visit ready.gov!