ALT The time to prepare is now. Gather supplies for your family, pets and service animals. Include food and water, medications, flashlights, chargers, IDs and insurance documents. An emergency kit is shown with all of the listed items.

ALT Disaster Distress Line Infographic: "It's common to experience stress after a natural disaster. Call or text the disaster distress helpline at 1-800-985-5990."

ALT Are you prepared for a power outage? Have a flashlight, battery/solar powered phone charger, first aid, at least 3-day water supply and food supply, battery/hand-crank powered radio & spare batteries.

ALT Turn around, don't drown.

ALT Tropical Storm Warning Tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected within the next 36 hours. Tropical Storm Watch Tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73mph) are possible within the next 48 hours.

ALT 3 simple steps for flash flood safety: 1) get to higher ground, 2) do not drive into water, 3) stay informed.

ALT Eat safe food after a power outage. After a power outage, throw out perishable food in your refrigerator after 4 hours. Check temperature of food in your freezer and in coolers. Throw out food above 40 Fahrenheit. You can safely refreeze or cook thawed frozen food that still contains ice crystals or is at 40 Fahrenheit or below. When in doubt, throw it out. www.cdc.gov/foodsafety

ALT a suitcase, radio, first aid kit, water, flashlight and other emergecy kit items. "Build a kit. Have enough food, water, and other supplies to support your needs for several days"

ALT a suitcase, radio, first aid kit, water, flashlight and other emergecy kit items. "Build a kit. Have enough food, water, and other supplies to support your needs for several days"

ALT Practice Heat Safety wherever you are. Job Sites: stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible. Indoors: Check up on the elderly, sick and those without AC. Vehicles: Never leave kids or pets unattended - LOOK before you LOCK. Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade, and stay hydrated. Heat-related deaths are preventable. Protect yourself and others from the impacts of heat waves.