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  The preparations you make now, ahead of a storm, flood, or hurricane, can help you and your clients recover faster and stay safe during clean-up. “In the rush right before the storm, people sometimes forget to make sure their outdoor power equipment is in order,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “They also run out of time as weather is often unpredictable. At all times of the year, it’s important to keep your equipment in working order, have the right fuel on hand, and know where your safety gear is. This is doubly true during storm season.” OPEI offers the following tips to help plan ahead for storm clean-up: Make a list of what you may need to clean up by surveying clients’ properties. Consider the damage a storm might cause and make a list of what tools might be needed for repairs. You might need a chainsaw, pruner, generator, or utility type vehicle. Take stock of your outdoor power equipment. Make sure equipment is in good working order with enough fuel or batteries (see below). If needed, take your equipment to an authorized service center for maintenance or repair. Find your safety gear. Have sturdy shoes, safety goggles, hard hats, reflective clothing and work gloves in an easily accessible area with your equipment before the storm. Review the owner’s manuals for your equipment. Make sure new hires know how to operate a variety of equipment safely. Have the right fuel on ...