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Hurricane & blackout

Hurricane countdown

Follow local orders immediately. This is a planning checklist, not a live storm forecast or an evacuation timer.

T−72 hours

Check your evacuation zone and local emergency orders.
Confirm destination, transport, pet arrangements, and accessible support.
Inventory water, shelf-stable food, medicines, lights, and batteries.
Charge power banks and review medical-device backup with your provider.

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