Your cordless phone won’t work without electricity. Make sure you can communicate with loved ones. Have a phone with a regular cord. Read more about Communicate With Loved Ones

Pet owners need to be prepared for the 2005 hurricane season. Residents who must evacuate their homes prior to a disaster should plan in advance where to take their pets. Read more about Preparing Pets For A Hurricane

Have at least two coolers. One for drinks and one for food. You might also want to have a third cooler on hand for the stuff you will use most often. Read more about Coolers a Life Saver in Hurricane Season

Buy a small plastic carrying case for your important papers. Read more about Hurricane Case Pack and Go

It gets really dark when there’s no electricity. Battery and solar operated light products are much better than candles. Read more about Hurricanes Worse In The Dark

Save that ice. At the beginning of hurricane season start using that ice that builds up in your icemaker. Read more about Save Your Ice for Hurricane Season

Before a storm is even a spot on the map, stock up on supplies — batteries, water and non-perishable food. Read more about Hurricane Supplies More Plentiful Before Hurricane Forms