• At GlobeLiveMedia we tell you how to prepare financially for a natural threat like Hurricane Ian in the US and what help the federal government will give in the event of material damage

After the ravages of Hurricane Fiona in several Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico, the situation of climatic disasters continues now with the approach of Hurricane Ian to the coasts of the United States. According to the US National Weather Service (NWS), the tropical storm became a hurricane during the morning of this Monday, September 26, while passing through western Cuba, and they forecast the possibility that it will arrive in Florida this week.

Therefore, if you live in this state, you should know how to prepare financially for a natural hazard of this type, as well as the aid that the federal government will offer in the event that Hurricane Ian causes serious damage in its wake.

At Globe Live Media we tell you everything you need to know about Hurricane Ian and how you should prepare financially in case it hits Florida hard.

How to prepare financially before the arrival of Hurricane Ian?

Weather forecasts estimate that Hurricane Ian could be one of the strongest hurricanes to affect Tampa Bay, Florida. The mayor of this city, Jane Castor, indicated in a press conference reviewed by CNN en Español that this will be a storm like never before, and has asked all citizens to be aware of the situation.

The first thing you can do is prepare yourself financially to face the catastrophe by following these steps:

1) Review all your important documents.

This involves collecting all of your insurance policies and personal documents, as well as your identification cards. In addition, it is recommended that you make a copy of all these documents in a password-protected digital storage service.

2) Prepare an emergency kit.

The federal government recommends that you have an emergency kit that contains the following items:

  • A gallon of water for each member of your family and for each day for several days.
  • Non-perishable food for at least three days.
  • A battery-powered radio and a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio with tone alert.
  • Lantern.
  • First aid kit.
  • Batteries or spare batteries.
  • Whistle in case you need to ask for help.
  • Dust mask to filter polluted air.
  • A plastic sheet and adhesive tape to build a shelter.
  • Wet wipes.
  • Garbage bags and plastic seals for personal hygiene.
  • Wrenches or pliers.
  • Manual can opener for food.
  • Maps of your area.
  • Cell phone, chargers and spare batteries.
  • Cash (financial specialists recommend having between $1,000 and $2,000 in cash).
  • Prescription and over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers.
  • Complete change of clothing and resistant footwear.
  • Necessary supplies for your pet, if you have one.
  • A fire extinguisher.
  • Feminine and personal hygiene items.
  • A sleeping bag.
  • Infant formula, bottles, diapers and other baby products.
  • Paper and pencil.

The reason for this is that after a hurricane, you may not have access to these supplies for a few days or even weeks, depending on its impact.

Similarly, it should be noted that the National Flood Insurance Program policy will cover and reimburse up to $1,000 of expenses you make to protect your property in the event of a natural disaster.

What aid will the federal government offer for the arrival of Hurricane Ian?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared an emergency in Florida in anticipation of the hurricane, which authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to deploy aid and support to the population of this state , which includes direct federal assistance from the Public Assistance program.

Among the help offered by the federal government is:

  1. The distribution of basic necessities in strategically located centers.
  2. Support of more than 4,000 reservists available to mobilize and support vulnerable communities.
  3. 7,500 Additional Workforce members are ready to mobilize if needed.
  4. Activation of three type 3 urban search and rescue teams in Florida.

To search for an open shelter, you can text the word SHELTER and your zip code to 43362.

Similarly, FEMA recommends downloading its application to receive emergency alerts in real time.

On the other hand, it is convenient that you know what is the process that you must follow to apply for financial aid in the event that your home is affected, and what you must take into account so as not to fall into scams when natural disasters occur.

 

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