Hurricane Preparedness
If You Must Evacuate
Your house may be the safest place to be if it is away from the shore but if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and follow their instructions. Avoid mobile homes during hurricanes. Take care of the following matters before you go.
- Turn off all utilities including gas, water, and electricity.
- Leave your pets at home in a secure place with food and water for at least a few days.
- Tightly lock your home’s doors and windows, including the ones on the second floor.
- Leave a message for authorities that says where you are going and who is with you.
- Take along food and water, vital medicines, important papers, a first-aid kit, sleeping bags and blankets, supplies, a flashlight, a radio, a change of clothes and cash. If you are going to a shelter, leave alcohol, smoking materials and pets at home.
- Follow the recommended routes, and do not take shortcuts. Keep your radio on at all times.
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