Hurricane Preparedness

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. Prov. 22: 3
Charles B. Fleming

Its hurricane season and so I asked Hugh Weekes, who is actively involved in Disaster Recovery Planning at a national level in Trinidad, to send a summary of things to do that I could share with you. Be sure to read his memo, which is attached.

I wish encourage you to make it a habit of giving a message at the beginning of every hurricane season, encouraging the brethren to make some crucial preparations for the season. Put that into your yearly planner of messages to give to the congregation.

Doing this is important because by being prepared we are doing two things:

1. being good stewards to our families by anticipating their needs during a time of national disaster;
2. putting ourselves in a position to extend the love of Christ to those around us. If our family’s basic needs are taken care of, we are in a better position to reach out to others.

Here are my top ten things to remind the brethren of:

• In May, before the season begins, check the house for any needed repairs. Trim any trees or vegetation that may need it.

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