GoMDOT posts free hurricane preparedness checklists, urges early planning

GoMDOT is offering free hurricane preparedness checklists and urged residents to begin planning before a storm is named, the agency said on its website.

The site says the checklists are intended to help people prepare whether it is their first storm or their fiftieth. The materials cover steps residents can take to protect themselves and their families, GoMDOT said.

The checklists are available for download at GoMDOT.com/Hurricanes, the website states. The agency said early preparation is the most effective way to reduce risk during hurricane season.

GoMDOT encouraged residents to review the resources and share them with loved ones to help ensure community readiness, according to the website.

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