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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
Hurricane Evacuation Kit
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:
- 2-week supply of medicine
- Battery-operated flashlight
- Battery-operated radio
- Blankets or sleeping bags
- Extra clothing
- First aid kit
- Important papers (valid ID)
- Infant necessities
- Lightweight folding chairs/cots
- Personal items including books and toys
Remember
Remember, there is no smoking, alcoholic beverages, weapons or pets allowed in public shelters.