HOUSTON–Houston Police Federal Credit Union is supporting the educational campaign, "Turn Around, Don't Drown."
The credit union said given the long period since a hurricane has hit the Houston area, the “Turn Around, Don't Drown” campaign is only more important.
Launched in June, the Turn Around, Don't Drown educational campaign has featured a series of informational workshops, brochures and promotional "safety" giveaways. Houston Police Federal Credit Union sponsored the purchase of 500 steel-tipped car escape tools designed to help people get out of disabled vehicles.
"Houston Police Federal Credit Union is proud to support Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department and the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management in this important educational campaign, and we are thrilled that all the car escape tools have been distributed," said the CU’s president, Ayn Talley. "Water can rise very fast in some areas of Houston, and motorists can quickly find themselves trapped. We encourage everyone to have a plan."
The 2016 hurricane season officially opened on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30.
In addition to personal safety, consumers were also urged to pay attention to family finances as part of hurricane preparedness. Consumers were urged to:
• Start an emergency savings account. Most experts recommend having a minimum of three to six months of living expenses in an emergency fund.
• Review insurance coverage to ensure sufficient coverage to repair or replace your home and belongings.
• Secure critical documents in a safe, secure and dry place, and have them ready to take with you if you have to evacuate.