Why cash, an emergency fund is vital when preparing hurricane kit [Video]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s one thing to stock up on supplies to survive any kind of storm, but First Florida Credit Union says you may want to think about putting money aside for an emergency fund.

During a time like hurricane season, an emergency fund provides financial security and stability so that people don’t have to rely on credit or loans to cover unexpected expenses. Those expenses could be a hotel room to stay in while evacuated, gas for a generator or even additional food.

Ashleigh Robinson with First Florida Credit Union says it’s important to think about how you’re going to pay for those items.

“It’s important to always have cash on hand and you want to make sure you get that well ahead of a storm because you might not have power,” Robinson …