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As Hurricane Dorian heads toward Central Florida, the first step in preparing for this natural disaster is to gather supplies.

You never know if a bank will be open during a storm, so you’ll need plenty of cash and, of course, food and bottled water are musts.

It’s important to stay connected to weather updates, so it helps to have a battery-powered radio and fully charged cell phone.

Then there are supplies you’ll need to protect your home.

We’ve taken the guesswork out of hurricane preparedness so you can focus on what matters most: preparing supplies.

Download our Hurricane Preparedness Supply Checklist so you have everything you need!