Store enough drinking water to last for at least two weeks in
case local water sources are unavailable. |
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Check shutters on
windows or purchase boards to fit windows. |
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Find a place to secure
outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, barbecue grills, trash
cans and awnings. |
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Place valuable papers
and photographs in a water proof container and store them in a
safe, dry spot such as a safety deposit box or safe. |
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If you own a boat,
moor it securely or move it to a safe area. |
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Plan in advance where
you will board your pets. |
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Have a
Disaster Supplies Kit |
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Have at least one
gallon of drinking water per family member for at least three
days. |
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Flashlight,
battery-operated radio and a two week supply of batteries |
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Extra cash: banking
facilities may be out of service. |
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Canned goods, dry
food, and a manual can opener. |
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First aid supplies,
extra prescription medicines, eye glasses and hearing aid
supplies if needed. |
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Sanitary supplies. |
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Supplies for people in
your family with special needs such as infants, the elderly or
people with physical limitations. |
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Make copies of your
valuable papers in case the originals are lost and store them in
a waterproof container. |
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If Local Officials Advise You to Evacuate
Please follow directions of local officials. Remember,
evacuation routes can be closed by high winds and water many
hours before a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall.
Additionally rainfall and local drainage conditions can flood
evacuation routes quickly. Listen to your local radio station
for updated information. |
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As you
evacuate: |
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Know where you are
going and leave early. |
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Make sure you have a
full fuel tank in your vehicle. |
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Turn off gas, water,
and electricity in your home. |
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Lock doors and
windows, leave a note on the door indicating your destination,
and identifying an out-of-area point of contact. |
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Take your
disaster supply kit. |
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Keep important papers,
including insurance forms, drivers licenses, property inventory,
and medical information, with you at all times. |
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Remember, pets are not generally allowed in shelters. If you
cannot make arrangements for them in a kennel, provide a
comfortable area in you home with plenty of food and clean
water.
Pet Friendly Motel/Hotel Listing |
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After A Severe Tropical Storm or Hurricane
Stay out of disaster areas which could be dangerous and where
your presence will interfere with essential rescue and recovery
work. Do not drive unless you must. Roads should be left clear
for emergency vehicles and debris removal equipment. Remember,
debris-filled streets are dangerous.
Along the coast, soil may erode beneath pavement or bridge
supports, which could collapse under the weight of a car. Be
wary of inland flooding. Citizens returning home should expect
the worst and take precautions to assure their safety.
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Precautions to take when returning home |
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Do not use the
telephone except for major emergencies. |
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Beware of loose or
dangling power lines. Many lives are lost through electrocution.
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Walk or drive
cautiously. Watch out for snakes. |
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Do not use water until
you receive word that it is safe. Eat only foods you are
absolutely sure are safe. If power has been out, food that was
refrigerated or frozen may not be safe to eat. |
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Don't light candles.
Do not attempt to turn on utilities. |
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Be wary of dangerous
or frightened animals. |
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Use care handling
power tools, gas lanterns, generators and matches. |
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Call your insurance
company to file a claim if your home is damaged, ask your
insurance company for financial help. |
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Listen to local radio
stations for official disaster relief information and
instructions. |
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Flood Insurance
Most homeowner's insurance policies do NOT offer protection
against flood losses. For information about flood insurance,
call your local insurance agent, or call the
National Flood
Insurance Program at (800) 638-6620.
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