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Are these key items in your hurricane preparedness kit?
HOUSTON — June 1 marks the official start of hurricane season, but there are things you can do ahead of time to prepare, such as making your kit and having a plan.
A hurricane kit is great to have on stand by for any severe weather that comes our way.
Here is a list of items that should be included. Some items you may have seen or heard of and other items will probably surprise you.
Most people don’t think it will ever happen to them. Living in Texas, you just can’t think that way. So it is a good idea you prepare ahead of time. We’ve already had our first named storm in the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Ana, and the season doesn’t kick off until next week.
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