Hurricane Central
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Hurricane Tips
  • Trim or remove trees and branches close to buildings or power lines that may fall in high winds to help prevent window and roof damage or fallen power lines.
  • Keep all paper files and electronic equipment of the floor and make sure power cords unplugged during storm to decrease the risk of water damage and short circuiting/electrical fires in the event of flooding.
  • Have a family plan to meet in a certain place if you are separated. Also pick a relative out of state for each family member to call and report they are safe
  • If you have to evacuate turn off your utilities ( Electric, Water & Gas).
  • Make sure you have a good supply of water. Also, you can fill up a bathtub of water to be used in toilets in homes with septic tanks so that you can flush without electricity
  • Invest in a weather radio or a small TV that runs on batteries. These were very handy when I did not have lights or water for four days. We were able to see what was going on around us especially when we have tornatic conditions
  • Make sure you purchase and have a few tarps handy for any roof damage.
  • Purchase several large containers of drinking water and foods that don't spoil.
  • Make sure you have candles ,flashlights and portable radio that work!
  • You can throw outside patio furniture in the pool so that it doesn't blow away (& gets clean too)
  • Wash out tubs good and fill with water & a touch of bleach (can be used for flushing toilets as well)
  • Freeze several large containers with water . . . Can be used to maintain frozen goods in icechests
  • Make sure plently of charcoal on hand or gas tanks are full.
  • Make sure all prescriptions are refilled in event you cannot drive.
  • Make sure cars are filled in case you can drive!
  • Tape all large windows that are exposed to wind.
  • Have plenty of reading material on hand .. ..