[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/blog\/hurricane-preparedness-emergency-kit-home-safety-tips\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/blog\/hurricane-preparedness-emergency-kit-home-safety-tips\/","headline":"Hurricane Preparedness: Emergency Kit & Home Safety Tips","name":"Hurricane Preparedness: Emergency Kit & Home Safety Tips","description":"North Carolina\u2019s hurricane season typically starts in early June and runs through late November. Hurricanes can create unavoidable dangers, but not every injury that occurs during or after a storm is simply an unavoidable consequence of severe weather. Property owners, businesses, contractors, and other parties may still have responsibilities to maintain reasonably safe conditions in […]","datePublished":"2026-11-11","dateModified":"2026-11-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/blog\/author\/kevin-ginsberg\/#Person","name":"Kevin Ginsberg","url":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/blog\/author\/kevin-ginsberg\/","identifier":32,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8a09736a672ec7d4459dedd2effd22a7073fba0d602fab96d464b650f774a6f3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8a09736a672ec7d4459dedd2effd22a7073fba0d602fab96d464b650f774a6f3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/logo-footer.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/logo-footer.svg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hurricane-preparedness-emergency-kit-home-safety-tips.png","url":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/hurricane-preparedness-emergency-kit-home-safety-tips.png","height":900,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/blog\/hurricane-preparedness-emergency-kit-home-safety-tips\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":609,"articleBody":"North Carolina\u2019s hurricane season typically starts in early June and runs through late November. Hurricanes can create unavoidable dangers, but not every injury that occurs during or after a storm is simply an unavoidable consequence of severe weather.Property owners, businesses, contractors, and other parties may still have responsibilities to maintain reasonably safe conditions in appropriate circumstances. Creating a hurricane preparedness kit can go a long way toward protecting what matters most.\u00a0But remember: if you suffer a storm-related injury, an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you understand your legal options.What Should a Hurricane Emergency Kit Include?A well-stocked emergency kit can help you avoid unnecessary risks when power outages occur, roads are impassable, stores are closed, or medical care is difficult to access.In addition to basic food and water, your kit should include supplies to treat minor injuries and manage medical needs until emergency services are available.According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, your family\u2019s hurricane preparedness kit should include supplies to last three to seven days.Here’s what to get:A list of primary and alternative evacuation routesCars with full tanks of gasOne gallon of water per person per dayNonperishable foodsPrescription drugs and necessary medical suppliesBandages, antiseptic, pain relievers, and other basic first aid suppliesFlashlights and extra batteriesBattery-powered or hand-crank radioCell phone chargers and backup batteriesManual can openerPersonal hygiene and sanitation suppliesCashExtra keysCopies of identification, insurance policies, and other important documentsPet food, medications, and other pet suppliesWhat Do Hurricane Victims Need Most?After a hurricane passes, your immediate priority should be staying safe and meeting your loved ones’ basic needs. The threat does not end just because the storm has passed.Flooding, unstable structures, damaged personal property, live wires, debris, and other hazards can cause serious injuries.While many hurricanes make landfall along North Carolina\u2019s coastlines, their effects can stretch far inland. Hurricane Helene devastated the state\u2019s mountain communities, causing catastrophic flooding and other hazards.Many people did not expect the disastrous effects or understand the anticipated scale of the damage, which is why hurricane preparedness matters so much.If you don\u2019t have a lot of time to prepare before a storm hits, here\u2019s what matters most:Identifying a safe place away from floodwater and structural damageGetting a supply of clean drinking water and foodNecessary medications and medical careReliable information from local emergency officialsAvoiding standing water, fallen wires, and damaged roadsChecking your home for electrical, fire, and structural hazards (if safe to do so)How to Create a Hurricane Preparedness Plan and Reduce Injury RisksYou need to know how to prep for hurricane season before it actually hits. Doing so makes it easier to act when a storm arrives.Your hurricane preparedness plan should cover where you\u2019ll go, how you\u2019ll communicate, and how to lessen potential safety hazards.You should:Know your evacuation route. Identify more than one way to leave your area.Choose family meeting locations in case household members become separated.Create an emergency contact list with local and out-of-area contacts.Keep important documents accessible and in plastic bags, including identification, insurance information, and medical records.Plan for any special needs pertaining to your pets, medications, and mobility.Follow evacuation orders from state and local officials. Don\u2019t wait until conditions worsen.If you were injured in a hurricane but think someone else\u2019s negligence contributed to your injuries, contact Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A. for a free consultation.\t\t\tNeed Help?\t\t\t\t\tCall Now\t\t\t\t\t\t\t919-401-4100\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchedule a Consultation\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Hurricane Preparedness: Emergency Kit & Home Safety Tips","item":"https:\/\/www.kornbluthginsberg.com\/blog\/hurricane-preparedness-emergency-kit-home-safety-tips\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]