Hurricane preparedness:
there’s no time like now.
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Plan your evacuation route.
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Prepare non-perishable emergency supplies, enough for 3 days per person, include medications, and don’t forget the supplies your pets need.
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Take an inventory of your personal property.
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Review your insurance policies, including Flood Insurance.
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Take steps to prepare your home.
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Sign up for weather alerts.
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Familiarize yourself with shelters and evacuation routes.
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Never abandon your pets!
During and after the storm.
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During the storm.
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If instructed to evacuate, do so immediately.
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If sheltering during high winds, shelter in an interior windowless room or hallway.
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If trapped in a flooding building, go the highest level of the building, but not the attic.
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Listen for current emergency instructions.
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Use generators or gasoline powered machines outside only and away from windows.
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Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters.
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Stay off bridges over fast moving water.
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After the storm.
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Listen to authorities for information and instructions.
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Be careful during clean-up. Wear protective clothing and work with someone else.
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Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or you are standing in water.
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Avoid wading in water, which may contain dangerous debris or electrical wires.
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Save phone calls for emergencies. Use text messages or social media to communicate with family and friends.
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Document property damage with photos and contact your insurance company for assistance.