Keeping Pets Comfortable in Gulf Coast Humidity
Heat, humidity and long summers are hard on dogs and cats. Simple ways to keep them cool, clean and healthy.
A Hurricane Season Kit for South Mississippi Homes
Hurricane season on the Gulf Coast runs from June 1 to November 30, and storms can bring days without power even far inland in Hattiesburg. A ready kit makes those days safer and calmer.
Light and power
Keep rechargeable flashlights and power banks charged before a storm arrives. A lithium jump starter can also charge phones and restart a car with a weak battery.
Safety first
Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace batteries before the season starts.
Basic supplies
- Water for several days.
- Food that doesn’t need cooking.
- Medications and copies of important documents.
- A first-aid kit and a battery or hand-crank radio.
Know your plan
Sign up for local emergency alerts, know your evacuation route and follow instructions from local officials.
