When a Warning Is Issued

When a hurricane warning is issued you should:

Continue listening to radio or television: continue to monitor hurricane position, intensity and expected landfall
If you live in a mobile home, check tie-downs and leave immediately for a safer place; mobile homes are not safe in hurricane-force winds
Prepare for high winds: brace your garage door, lower antennas be prepared to make repairs
Anchor outside objects: garbage cans, awnings, loose garden tools, toys and other loose objects can become deadly missiles; anchor them securely or move them indoors
Protect windows and other glass:
- Board up or shutter windows securely
- Draw drapes across windows and doors to protect against flying glass if shattering does occur
- Do not tape windows; it increases the chances for larger, more dangerous pieces of flying glass
Move boats on trailers close to house
Fill boats with water to weight them down and lash securely to trailer and use tie-downs to anchor trailer to the ground or house
Check mooring lines of boats in water, and then leave them
Store valuables and personal papers: put irreplaceable documents in waterproof containers and store in highest possible spot; if you evacuate, be sure to take them with you.
Store drinking water in clean containers
Plan a flood-free evacuation route, and know where to go
If ordered to evacuate, obey immediately! Take your Hurricane Evacuation Kit and let friends and neighbors know where you are going
Do not enter evacuated areas until local officials have issued an all-clear

In the event of an emergency, you should keep your hurricane evacuation kit ready to go within hours. Some suggested items to keep on hand:

Remember

Remember, there is no smoking, alcoholic beverages, weapons or pets allowed in public shelters.