At the start of the peak hurricane season, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters suggested that the Gulf of Mexico, the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea could see nine to 12 tropical storms, with two to four of those becoming major hurricanes by the season's end November 30. The United States normally sees two or three land-falling hurricanes. Are you and your customers prepared? Consider displaying products that customers should have on hand for hurricane season. Here's a list:

• Batteries
• Drills
• Extension Cords
• Fire Extinguishers
• First Aid Kits
• Flashlights
• Gas Cans
• Generators
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
• Hammers
• Job-Site Lighting
• Lanterns
• Leather Work Gloves
• Motors
• Multi-Purpose Tool Kit
• Plugs and Connectors
• Portable Hand Lamps
• Raincoats
• Rope
• Rubber Boots
• Shovels
• Switches
• Tarpaulins
• Transfer Switches
• Two-Way Radios
• Utility Lighting

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