Make sure you know all of you emergency evacuation routes Know where your nearest hurricane shelter is Have an emergency hurricane kit Including; First Aid Kit Flashlight Candles Matches Extra Batteries Non-Perishable Foods (one to two weeks worth for each person) Water (3- 5 gallons for each Battery operated Radio Make sure all your windows have storm shutters or have plywood boards on hand Have a plan for what to do if a hurricane hits Make sure all members have knowledge about hurricanes and what to do if one hits Know your house’s susceptibility to certain element in a hurricane, ie. Storm surges, High wind levels, flooding....
Protect windows by placing plywood boards (If you do not have storm shutters) or storm shutters Bring all pets inside Secure all loose items outside or bring them inside Make sure all your supplies could last for one to two weeks Keep a radio on to listen for an evacuation notice and weather reports Be ready to evacuate at a moments notice Be ready to execute your hurricane plan Make sure all items in your kit are ready to use Get ready to go to hurricane shelter or safe room
Stay in Safe room/ Hurricane Shelter Stay away from all windows even if they are boarded up/ have storm shutters Do not use Candles or Telephones/ Cell phones Do not exit the building when the eye passes over Listen to radio for weather reports
Make sure that the hurricane has passed and it is not just the eye Do not use taps or refrigerators, only use stored food and water If you see felled power lines, report them from a DISTANCE for they can be very dangerous Have Patience Thing will be normal again, but it may take TIME Make sure to replenish all your supplies, even if you only used a little Keep listening to the radio in case there is further instructions from the government officials If you evacuated wait for the official ‘Okay’ to go back to your house
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