A Hurricane is coming...
How to protect you and your family
Hurricanes are powerful storms that have devastating impacts on people, property and the environment. It is very important to know how to respond when a hurricane strikes!!
If you are indoors
* Stay indoors, away from glasses areas
* Turn on a battery-operated radio or television and listen for the latest
emergency information
* If told to leave, grab your disaster safety kit and go immediately to the
designated shelter. Be sure to follow the recommended evacuation routes- never
take shortcuts
* If in a mobile home, get out and seek shelter elsewhere
* If power is lost, turn down major appliances to reduce power "surge" when
electricity is restored
If you are outdoors
* If possible, get inside a building
* If there is no shelter, lie down in a ditch or ravine
* Use your arms to protect your head and neck
* Stay away from bridges and overpasses
If you are in a vehicle
* Immediately stop the car and turn off the
engine
* Get out of the vehicle and seek shelter in a building, ditch or ravine
Every member of your family should know what to do when a hurricane warning or watch is released. Create a family disaster safety plan.