Outdoor Dining, Mobile, Restaurants With A View — View of Downtown Mobile from Greer’s rooftop. (Liv George / The Bama Buzz)

As hurricane season begins on the Gulf Coast, coastal Alabama residents need to be prepared. Here’s how you can get started today.

Build a Disaster Kit

The City Of Mobile Disaster Kit Copy — Get your shopping list ready. (City of Mobile)

The Build a Disaster Kit will help you pack a kit full of essentials you’ll need in the event of a hurricane. Some of the basics include:

Water
Food
Flashlights

a couple of surprises—to me—include:

Local maps
Whistles

Build a Pet Hurricane Kit

The City of Mobile knows how important pet safety is—especially during hurricane season. That’s why they created a disaster kit list specifically for pets! If you and your pet are separated, something as simple as a photo of you and your pet can help you get reunited with your furbaby. Pets will also need:

Food
Water
Medicine

just like humans among other things so having that on hand is important.

Additional Emergency Supplies

The City Of Mobile Disaster Kit — (City of Mobile)

Aside from the basic necessities of building your kit. The city realized there were a few items that needed to be included like:

Sleeping Bags/Blankets
Fire extinguisher
Puzzles or books for children
Most importantly, cash

It is always best to stay prepared during natural disaster seasons. Visit www.ready.gov/be-informed if you would like more information or resources on emergency preparedness.

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