Peak season for hurricanes: What to know

 

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Healthy living tips from your friends at Ochsner MUST-READS EDITION We're in the height of hurricane season. Are you prepared? Tropical Storm Marco made landfall Monday, Aug. 24, and Laura is predicted to reach land somewhere near the Louisiana/Texas border late Wednesday or early Thursday. Even if you make preparations that you end up not needing, chances are, you might still need them this hurricane season. It's better to be prepared than left scrambling! Make sure to read the following blogs from our medical experts. We've got special tips for evacuating with older family members and advice on how to talk to your kids about hurricanes. Have you assembled your hurricane supply kit? Run through this checklist to make sure you're not missing anything. And if you're feeling overwhelmed with stress, not only from the storms but also the pandemic, read this advice from psychiatrist Dean Hickman, MD. Are Mom and Dad getting older? They may need help with hurricane planning Whether you're worried about an older relative, or you're an older person yourself, geriatrics specialist Susan Nelson, MD, has checklists you'll want to follow this storm season. Storm season can be scary for little ones. You can help Child psychologist Lee Ann Annotti helps you see the hurricane season through the eyes of a child, and provides useful tips on how to calm their fears. FEATURED VIDEO Standing water and driving don't mix It's a good thing to remember now and for the future: Don't drive into standing water. It might be a lot deeper than you think! Watch more tips about driving and flooded streets. Here's what to put in your hurricane supply kit We've got a great checklist of things you should always have in your supply kit, plus the extra supplies you should pack because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 has been some year. Here's how to deal with the added storm stress Your physical health is important right now, and so is your mental health. Learn what steps you can take during storm season to reduce those stress levels. Virtual visits are a great way to stay connected during a storm If you have to evacuate this storm season, keep our virtual visits in mind. Doctors can treat a number of health conditions through these online visits. Need more hurricane prep advice? Learn how to stay connected to Ochsner during a storm LEARN MORE About this email: This email is provided as a service by Ochsner Health. To remove yourself from future mailings, please click here to Unsubscribe.