DURING A HURRICANE

5/27/2015 (Permalink)

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

• 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.
• 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 pupose such as cleaning and flushing toilets.
• Find out how to keep food safe.
• Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.
• Close all interior doors
• Keep curtains and blinds closed.
• Take refuge in a small interior room
• Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object
• Avoid elevators