Be prepared this hurricane season

Hurricane season begins this month and these tips will help you get ready:

1. Download the Homeowner Handbook to prepare for natural disasters at GulfofMexicoAlliance.org. This free guide focuses on disaster response, recovery and construction.

2. Know your home’s risks and prepare for them.

3. Create a family evacuation plan.

4. Stock an emergency kit that will last each person in your household (including pets) at least three days post storm.

5. Follow us on social. All month long, we are focusing on preparedness as a part of our “Get into the Gulf” campaign sponsored by Clean Gulf Associates through the Gulf Star Program.

– Amanda Nalley, Gulf of Mexico Alliance