Experts share advice, recommendations for those preparing for severe weather ahead of Francine's landfall

BATON ROUGE - With Tropical Storm Francine on the horizon, being prepared is at the forefront of many official's minds.Officials are providing many places around the area to supply sandbags in case of flooding. However, sandbags are not the only thing needed in an emergency.East Baton Rouge Parish's Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness say everyone should make an emergency kit, have a plan, stay informed and use the buddy system.Emergency kits include medication, perso