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Plan
Ahead for Hurricane Season
When officials recommend
evacuation
• Coordinate your departure
with people who will be traveling with you. Notify an
out-of-area person of your plans.
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Secure your home.
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Put your disaster supplies kit in
your vehicle. Double check evacuation routes and leave.
Who Should Plan to Leave Early
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Residents of low-lying areas
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Persons living in manufactured
housing
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Persons with special needs --
including health or mobility related concerns
Secure Your Home
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Turn off gas, water & electricity
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Board up windows
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Draw drapes across windows
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Brace garage doors
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Bring in outdoor furniture and other
loose objects, anchor items you cannot bring inside
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Place boats on trailers, tie them
down close to home and fill with water
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Lock all windows and doors
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Make arrangements for animals (most
shelters do not allow pets)
Evacuation Tips
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Keep your vehicle in good repair with
a full tank of fuel
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Check on friends and neighbors who
may have special needs
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Prepare you disaster supplies kit
now. Take it with you when you evacuate
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Secure you home quickly -- evacuate
when asked to do so
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Have an out-of-area point of contact
whom family and friends can call to learn your
evacuation plans
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If possible, take a CB Radio or cell
phone with you. Use it only in emergencies.
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Monitor Emergency Alert Stations (EAS)
for the latest news or information.
Your Disaster Supplies Kit:
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Can Opener
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3-Day Supply of Non-Perishable Food
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Bedding or Sleeping Bags
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Fire Extinguisher
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Bleach (no lemon or other additives)
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Mosquito repellent
• Extra Prescription
Medicine (or refill information)
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Baby food, diapers and formula
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First Aid Kit
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Water (gallon per person per day)
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Eating Utensils
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Tarp, Rope & Duct Tape
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Toiletries
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Toilet Paper
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Batter-Operated Radio
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Flashlights
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Extra Batteries
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Extra Keys
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Sunglasses
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Eyeglasses (or prescription)
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Hearing Aid or Other Special Items
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Important Papers including Insurance,
Money, Checks or Credit Cards
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Name, Address and Telephone Number of Out-of-Area
Contact Person
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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.
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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