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PRE-DISASTER     Basic Preparedness Tips
      Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Contact your local emergency management agency for more information.
      Put together a go-bag: disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, medications, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate
      If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads.
      Make a family emergency communication plan.
      Many communities have text or email alerting systems for emergency notifications. To find out what alerts are available in your area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word “alerts.”
      Preparing Your Home
      Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so before hurricane season trim or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe.
      Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to your property.
      Reduce property damage by retrofitting to secure and reinforce the roof, windows and doors, including the garage doors.
      Purchase a portable generator or install a generator for use during power outages. Remember to keep generators and other alternate power/heat sources outside, at least 20 feet away from windows and doors and protected from moisture; and NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging a generator into a wall outlet.
      Consider building a FEMA safe room or ICC 500 storm shelter designed for protection from high-winds and in locations above flooding levels. 
       
DURING     Stay inside away from windows and doors.   
      Shelter in areas of your home away from large trees.
      Have a battery powered radio tuned to local stations for information
       
       
       
       
       
       
POST-DISASTER     After a Hurricane
      Listen to local officials for updates and instructions.
      Check-in with family and friends by texting or using social media.
      Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.
      Watch out for debris and downed power lines.
      Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of fast-moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
      Avoid flood water as it may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines and may hide dangerous debris or places where the ground is washed away.
      Photograph the damage to your property in order to assist in filing an insurance claim.
      Do what you can to prevent further damage to your property, (e.g., putting a tarp on a damaged roof), as insurance may not cover additional damage that occurs after the storm.

 
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