Hurricane Tips
Know What to Do When a Hurricane WATCH Is Issued
- Listen to 92.5 Fox News or local TV stations for up-to-date storm information.
- Prepare to bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or ornaments, trash cans, hanging plants, and anything else that can be picked up by the wind.
- Prepare to cover all windows of your home. If shutters have not been installed, use precut plywood. Note: Tape does not prevent windows from breaking, so taping windows is not recommended.
- Fill your car's gas tank.
- Recheck manufactured home tie-downs.
- Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water, and medications.
Know What to Do When a Hurricane WARNING Is Issued
- Listen to the advice of local officials and leave if they tell you to do so.
- Complete preparation activities.
- If you are not advised to evacuate, stay indoors away from windows.
- Be aware that the calm "eye" is deceptive; the storm is not over. The worst part of the storm will happen once the eye passes over and the winds blow from the opposite direction. Trees, shrubs, buildings, and other objects damaged by the first winds can be broken or destroyed by the second winds.
- Be alert for tornadoes. Tornadoes can happen during a hurricane and after it passes over. Remain indoors, in the center of your home, in a closet or bathroom without windows.
- Stay away from flood waters. If you come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way. If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car and climb to higher ground.
Personal Hurricane Supply List
- Minimum of 3 days of drinking water, one gallon per person per day
- Non-perishable food, canned goods and dried goods are the best
- A manual can opener to open the canned goods if power fails
- Hand tools, hammer, nails, screw drivers, ax and a handsaw
- Unscented household bleach for water purification
- Several flash lights along with plenty of extra batteries
- Portable battery operated radio and a NOAA weather radio
- A first aid kit that includes extra prescription medicine
- Wooden matches, toilet paper, disposable plates and utensils
- Extra set of car keys and extra cash or travelers checks
