You have remembered to safety-proof your home, found out where the shelters are and even made sure you had extra food and water on hand - but have you remembered to make sure you have enough prescription medicine on hand to to get your through the storm and cleanup?
If you take prescription drugs, call your pharmacist to get enough medication to last at least two weeks.
If you have any prescriptions that need to be renewed, be sure to call your doctor before the storm strikes.
A first aid kit with enough supplies for small cuts and bruises is needed. Also, make sure to have antiseptics and ointments.
Remember to pack pain relievers such as aspirin or Tylenol.
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