With the Atlantic Hurricane Season being from June 1st to November 30th each year, it usually peaks during mid-August to late October. It is characterised by the development of a series of tropical cyclones (tropical depressions or storms and hurricanes) which are organised rotating systems of clouds, thunderstorms and intense winds. They originate over tropical or subtropical waters and typically move across the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Persons living in territories affected by these cyclones are quite familiar with how perilous these phenomena can be.
The 2017 season has been active and Hurricanes Irma and Maria, in particular, have caused the loss of lives and extensive damage to properties across the Caribbean region, especially in Anguilla the Bahamas, Cuba, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, St. Martin/St. Maarten, St. Kitts and Nevis, The British Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Since the current season is not yet over and the cycle is repeated each year, there’s much more to be done in preparing to weather the storms as best as we can, ahead of time. Some preparedness is better than none, but readiness need not be costly.
So what’s in your emergency supply kit? Generally, a three-day supply of non-perishable food and potable water are ideal. Make enough provision by ensuring there is one gallon of water for each person in your household/institution to consume per day. Keep in mind that nursing mothers, children and persons who are sick may require more drinking water than others. As for food options, the following may be considered for purchasing:
- Pre-packaged dry foodstuff o Protein or fruit bars
- Dry cereals or granola
- Dried fruits (raisins, craisins etc.)
- Powdered milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Powdered beverages (cocoa or other derivatives)
- Tea
2. Baked products
- Loaves of bread (scones, bagels, pullman loaves), wheat is a championed alternative
- Biscuits
- Cookies
3. Preserves
4. Plant-based butters
- Peanut butter
- Almond butter
- Cashew butter
- Pecan butter
To Read More: Purchase your copy of Volume 9 #4– September-October 2017
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With the Atlantic Hurricane Season being from June 1st to November 30th each year, it usually peaks during mid-August to late October. It is characterised by the development of a series of tropical cyclones (tropical depressions or storms and hurricanes) which are organised rotating systems of clouds, thunderstorms and intense winds. They originate over tropical or subtropical waters and typically move across the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Persons living in territories affected by these cyclones are quite familiar with how perilous these phenomena can be.
The 2017 season has been active and Hurricanes Irma and Maria, in particular, have caused the loss of lives and extensive damage to properties across the Caribbean region, especially in Anguilla the Bahamas, Cuba, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, St. Martin/St. Maarten, St. Kitts and Nevis, The British Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Since the current season is not yet over and the cycle is repeated each year, there’s much more to be done in preparing to weather the storms as best as we can, ahead of time. Some preparedness is better than none, but readiness need not be costly.
So what’s in your emergency supply kit? Generally, a three-day supply of non-perishable food and potable water are ideal. Make enough provision by ensuring there is one gallon of water for each person in your household/institution to consume per day. Keep in mind that nursing mothers, children and persons who are sick may require more drinking water than others. As for food options, the following may be considered for purchasing:
2. Baked products
3. Preserves
4. Plant-based butters
To Read More: Purchase your copy of Volume 9 #4– September-October 2017
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