{"id":7601,"date":"2020-08-03T20:37:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T20:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=7601"},"modified":"2020-08-03T20:37:15","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T20:37:15","slug":"tips-for-the-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/tips-for-the-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For The Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GettyImages-1040975032.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7603\" width=\"348\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GettyImages-1040975032.jpg 698w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GettyImages-1040975032-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/GettyImages-1040975032-418x300.jpg 418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While we typically associate the\nsummer with delightful temperatures, this time of year can also bring dangerous\nweather conditions, namely hurricanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a long history of providing\nrelief to places previously devastated by hurricanes, including sending\npersonnel to assist the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Maria, Jamaica\nHospital Medical Center is experienced and knowledgeable about how to properly\nprepare for such an event. Our hospital would like to share the following\nsafety tips with our community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In case of a need to evacuate, know where the nearest evacuation\nroute is located<\/li><li>Keep a supply of non-perishable\nfood that doesn\u2019t require refrigeration or cooking<\/li><li>In an easy to locate area of your\nhome keep flashlights, extra batteries, extra cash, a first aid kit, basic\ntools, charged cell phones and chargers, and a battery operated radio<\/li><li>Make sure you have a seven day\nsupply of prescription medications<\/li><li>Have a three day supply of\ndrinking water, one gallon per day per person.<\/li><li>Fill a bathtub with water to use\nto flush toilets <\/li><li>Make sure that all of your\nimportant documents are kept in a place that is high above ground level. Always\nkeep a copy of these documents with you if there is a need to evacuate<\/li><li>Give everyone in your household a\nlist of people they should contact in case of an emergency<\/li><li>Have a plan to protect your pets\nand have extra food for them<\/li><li>Prepare to put outdoor furniture\naway or at least firmly secured <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By being prepared and following\nthese tips, you can help keep your home and your loved ones safe from disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please\nvisit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/hurricanes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/hurricanes<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fema.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.fema.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While we typically associate the summer with delightful temperatures, this time of year can also bring dangerous weather conditions, namely hurricanes. 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