As a hurricane approaches

9/7/2019 (Permalink)

As a Hurricane Approaches

If a hurricane is likely in your area, you should:

• Stay informed by monitoring the storm via local radio, NOAA radio, TV, and internet. Listen for alerts to evacuate.
• Secure your home and close storm shutters. Even awnings can be broken and picked up by strong winds and potentially become a projectile.
• Bring all lawn furniture, grills, trash barrels, bikes, hanging plants, toys, and gardening tools inside or tied down in a secure spot. 
• Turn off utilities if instructed by authorities to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator and freezer thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.
• Move freezable items from the fridge to the freezer.
• Turn off propane tanks.
• Ideally, move any electronics to higher shelves to keep away from water damage.
• Have your cell phone on a charger so it’s ready to go. Then avoid using the phone except for serious emergencies.
• Remember: Have a certain amount of cash available. If power is lost, ATMs may not be working.
• Moor your boat if time permits.
• Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.
• Have on hand: fire extinguisher, emergency/first aid kit, prescription medicines, flashlight/batteries, blankets/sleeping bags, cooking/eating utensils, canned foods, water bottles, jumper cables, paper maps, GPS, toilet paper, toiletries, rain gear, 
• Stay inside.

https://www.almanac.com/content/how-survive-hurricane#

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