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TIPS TO STAY SAFE DURING HURRICANES
Enter the season prepared Have precise tools, supplies, and aid kits Monitor Weather and Civil Service Bulletins regularly Buy a compact battery-operated or hand-crank radio
Have an abundance of batteries and flashlights If instructed, turn off your gas & electricity at the main switch
Always have loads of non-perishable foods on hand Know all evacuation routes if you live close to the coast
Keep a distance from standing water. It may be electrically charged from underground or downed electric lines
Make a record of your personal property by taking pictures of your belongings
Bring in outdoor objects that could sweep away
Ensure your home is built as per building codes for resisting hurricanes
If emergency managers say to evacuate, do so promptly
Protect windows with plywood storm shutters
Do not venture to drive in flooding water
Have a good storage of plenty of fuel and water
Try leaving low lying areas as soon as possible Keep an eye on local climate reports on radio, television, & the internet Make a special secure room available Do not use the phone, or candles
WHAT IS A HURRICANE ? A hurricane is an extremely powerful storm that arises over ocean water. It is a rotating low-pressure tropical weather system. Hurricanes are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. They are among the most powerful critical weather events found in nature.