Tropical storm / Hurricane warning preparation
Complete when under a Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning
1.You should plan to arrive at the shelter or stayindoors no later than the expected arrival time of tropical storm force winds. Determine whether to evaculate or to stay. Your initial choice might be to ride out the storm but always prepare to leave.
2.If you live in a mobile home, it is always best to evacuate.
3.If you are in an area under an official evacuation order, state law may require you to evacuate.
If You Plan To Evacuate:
1.Turn off main gas valve to house.
2.Sterilize, then fill water containers, sinks and bath tubs, then turn off main water valve to house.
3.Close drapes and lock all windows and doors.
4.Lower awnings.
5.Leave a 2 week supply of food and water for your pets (shelters do not accept pets). Make sure all have proper identification.
6.Load Hurricane Disaster Supplies Kit into car.
7.Take personal papers, insurance documents, driver's license, property inventories with you in a water-proof container.
8.Turn off electricity at main box.
9.Plan to leave and get to evacuation site during daylight hours.
10.Drive safely to evacuation site.
If You Plan To Stay In Your Home:
1.Turn off main gas valve to house.
2.Sterilize, then fill water containers, sinks, and bath tubs, then turn off main water to house.
3.Close drapes and lock all windows and doors.
4.Lower awnings.
5.Use phone only for emergencies.
6.Put personal papers, insurance documents, drivers license, property inventories in a water-proof container and keep near you.
7.Turn off electricity at main box before the storm hits, then use flashlights.
8.Stay indoors on a middle floor, in the middle of the house, away from windows and doors.
9.During the storm, the safest position is sitting on the floor with your head tucked between your knees. Place your arms over your head to shield yourself from flying objects.
10.Beware of the calm conditions when the eye passes overhead. Stay indoors until the entire storm passes
