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The 2018 hurricane season has arrived. The �鶹��ý Trade Commission has information to from the long-term impacts of a hurricane, as well as information on to help those in need.

Preparing for a Storm

• Organize your finances. Keep your up to date, accessible, and portable.
• Check your insurance. See if your home, health, or other insurance policy will cover temporary shelter, replacement clothing, furniture, out-of-network medical services, or other items.
• Flood-proof your home. Prepare for flooding by buying flood insurance and writing a flood response plan; visit the (FEMA) for more information.
• Plan for your pets. Visit for tips on how to prepare.

For more information, visit:

• and download the
• Community Disaster Education and download

Giving Wisely after a Disaster

• Be alert to . Scammers may target potential donors, even if you don’t live near the disaster.
• When you consider giving to a specific charity, search its name plus “complaint,” “review,” “rating,” or “scam.”
• Do some research to ensure that your donation will go to a reputable organization that will use the money as promised. Check out the charity with the , , , or .

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