Are you a busy business owner? Maybe, you’re looking for ways to enhance your business property this summer. If you can relate to this scenario, consider upgrading the front door of your business establishment. The front door is one of the first things customers will notice when they visit your business. Giving the interior of your business property a fresh coat of paint is also a wonderful idea. If the parking lot in front of your business’s building has seen better days, consider having it repaved. You want to provide your customers with easy and safe access to your place of business. On this blog, I hope you will discover the importance of keeping your business property beautiful and inviting. Enjoy!
If you live in an area that is prone to strong weather conditions such as tornadoes and hurricanes, you may have built a storm shelter to protect you and your family. Once the shelter is set up, however, it's important to consider what items should be stored inside to sustain your family for the entire duration of the storm. Since you may need to hunker down for several days, the supplies in your storm shelter must be chosen carefully. These 4 items are essential to include in your shelter.
1) Water and non-perishable foods
Clean water is one of the most vital supplies to include in your shelter - it is even more important than food. Have at least one gallon of drinking water on hand per day for each person in your family. In other words, try to stow away six to seven gallons of water per person. You will also need a reasonable amount of non-perishable food items. Choose foods that can remain in your shelter for several months without spoiling. Just like the water, make sure that you have a week's worth of food saved for each person. Some good choices are canned vegetables and fruits, granola bars, crackers, energy bars, trail mix, and beef jerky. Don't forget to add a can opener and a supply of paper plates, cups, and plastic utensils. Be sure to stockpile water and food for any pets that you have as well.
2) Important personal documents
Gather up your important documents, and keep them in a safe and portable storage solution. You can use a small box or an accordion folder that is easy to just grab and take with you in the event of an emergency. Think about the paperwork that you might need after the storm passes, especially if you are unable to access your home right away. Ensure that you have included birth certificates, social security cards, insurance documents, banking details, wills, tax information, and your house deed.
3) Comfortable clothes
Living in a storm shelter for a couple of days can be uncomfortable, so set aside some cozy clothes to make the situation more tolerable. In a plastic bag, store a few outfits for each person, along with a sweater, gloves, and hat. You may not know what the conditions outside will be after the storm passes, so also consider creating a stash of jeans, closed-toe shoes, thick socks, work gloves, and a poncho to keep you safe once you leave the shelter. Additionally, make sure that each member of your family has a pillow and blanket in the shelter to make sleeping a bit more bearable.
4) First aid kit
Prepare a first aid kit to handle any injuries that may occur during the storm. Your kit should include a few universally useful items:
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter painkillers
- Bandages
- Antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer
- Gauze pads
- Antibiotic ointment
- Thermometer
- Sterile compress dressing
- Non-latex gloves
It's important to note that you will need to check the expiration dates on the medications frequently, and refresh any items that are no longer safe to use.
If you spend some time accumulating and properly storing these essential items and supplies in your storm shelter, you will be all set to wait out the weather for as long as you need.