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The Perfect Safety Kit for a Hurricane

Everything you'll need!

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The Perfect Safety Kit for a Hurricane
Ana Simon

While most of the country counts the seconds for winter to arrive so they can get a snow day, Floridians keep their fingers crossed from June 1st to November 30th; these couple of months are considered hurricane season. We dream of the tests that will get cancelled, the homework we won't have to do, and all the responsibilities we can put aside to watch Netflix. Although, we do get some days off, they are usually days spent inside hoping that the power does not go out. For in case of emergencies, this is the perfect safety kit:

1. Portable chargers/battery Packs:

Not only are portable chargers useful at any time of the year, they are especially helpful during a hurricane. If your power happens to shut off, and your battery is starting to die, plug that baby in and wipe that bead of sweat off your forehead. You will be okay!

2. Headphones:

The TV in your living room will probably be on all day as your parents sit by and watch how the storm is progressing. Although every once in a while you want to know what is going on, the same monotone voice spewing the storm's path can get annoying. Make sure to have some headphones so you can drown out the noise of the TV, or maybe even your family if they start to become irritating.

3. Medicine:

Make sure to keep some Advil or Tylenol nearby. You might get a headache from watching so much TV or not taking your eyes off of your phone screen.

4. A good book:

Sometimes we need a break from electronics, and these stormy days aren't just perfect for watching movies. They are also perfect for snuggling up with a good book. Grab a soft blanket and some hot chocolate and bundle up in a corner.

5. Snacks:

What fun is watching a movie, reading a book, or just moping around if you don't have a snack in your hand? Make sure to gather all of your favorite snacks so you can be productive and gain a few pounds while the storm blows by. Hot chocolate counts as a snack!

6. Flashlights:

Being in the dark can be fun, but I'm not looking to fall down the stairs. Always keep a working flashlight nearby so you don't run into things and so you can read!

7. Bandaids:

Just in case you do fall ;)

May I recommend some bacon bandaids? They're really fun, even though people usually thing I'm bleeding when I use them.

8. Anything Comfy!!!:

Make sure you have all your softest things with you. Your softest sweaters, plushiest socks, comfiest blankets, and anything else that can keep you warm and cuddly.

Your safety kit will keep you nice and warm throughout the whole storm!

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