Tips on What To Do During The Hurricane

If this is the first time you've experienced a hurricane here's a few thing you'll want to do during a hurricane:

• -Listen to the radio or TV for information.


• -Secure your home, close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.


• -Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.


• -Turn off propane tanks


• -Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.


• -Moor your boat if time permits.


• -Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purpose such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other larger containers with water.


• -Find out how to keep food safe during and after and emergency.

You should evacuate under the following conditions:

If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow their instructions.

• -If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure – such shelter are particularly hazardous during hurricane no matter how well fastened to the ground.


• -If you live in a high-rise building – hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.


• -If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river, or on an island waterway.

Read more about evacuating yourself and your family. If you are unable to evacuate, go to your wind-safe room. If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:

• -Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.


• -Close all interior doors – secure and brace external doors.


• -Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm – winds will pick up again.


• -Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level.


• -Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.


• -Avoid elevators.