Family and friends of
Puerto Ricans living on the island:
Recently the government of Puerto
Rico made an announcement saying “they” are ready for the new hurricane season.
More than calling it a statement full of insincerities, I prefer to concentrate
in what we can do in order to get ready.
As many of us already know, the
devastation of the hurricane Maria still visible around us. There are people
still without electrical power, without proper water service, without jobs,
without a roof over their heads, whatever was unstable now is falling apart
like traffic lights, electrical cables/poles, trees and so on; God forbids us
to receive an impact of another atmospheric system, whether natural or not.
Hurricane season goes from June 1st
to November 30th.
What can we do in order to help
our people and their property?
_Open a clear and direct line of
communication with the families/friends you would like to help now (today).
_Start creating small boxes with
the items they would need, ask but also be creative. Start sending those boxes
now. You may check with your local department stores to buy the items to be
picked up in Puerto Rico.
Ideas of items:
_Water filters
_Bleach wipes
_Tarps
_Batteries, make sure are the size
they will need for their electronics equipment.
_Small radio
_Mosquito repellent, liquid,
bracelets, key chain or wipes versions.
_Mosquito nets (mosquiteros)
_Flashlights or any type of lights.
_Solar lights (find in garden
stores)
_Solar cell phone chargers.
_Rechargeable- USB chargers boxes.
_First Aid Items: Antibiotic ointments,
bands, gauze, over the counter medicine for allergies, fever and pain. Alcohol,
antiseptics in wipes version.
_To protect home; you may talk to
your nearest warehouse and buy items that could be picked up in Puerto
Rico for your family to safeguard their property.
_Adhesive tape to seal windows.
_$1.00 shower curtains to protect
windows from rain and other property items.
_Plastic sealable bags to protect
documents. Trash bags.
_Canned food
_Powder milk and juices.
_Entertainment articles: cards, board
games, coloring books, crayons, dominoes, etc.
_Personal items: feminine pads,
diapers, deodorant, lotions, sunblock, soap, tooth brushes, paste, etc.
_Money, so they can have cash set
aside for when banks, and electronic cards are not working.
_Check with your local post office
and/or delivery companies for items prohibited to be send in boxes.
_Find Official websites with
information on how to prepare for emergency events.
Note: Do NOT overflow your boxes
and risk breakage and losing your stuff not reaching your people. You can
protect some of the items using plastic, or removing them from original package
to make more room without altering the content, protect all you send. You may
cover with plastic the inside of the boxes and use “good” adhesive tape.
Have a conversation with your
family and friends living there and find out what their needs are and
how you can help.
The past experience prepared us to
be more alert and on point with all the things we need to do and collect for
readiness, without counting on the government support, but each other. You can make such a big difference in the lives of your love ones
ahead of time.
Please start now, because later
could be too late.
Let’s make it happen!
Sigue
Girando Planeta
