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Know what a hurricane WATCHand WARNING means
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WATCH: Hurricane conditionsare
possible
in the specified areaof the WATCH, usually within36 hours.
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WARNING: Hurricane conditionsare
expected
in the specified areaof the WARNING, usually within24 hours.
Prepare a PersonalEvacuation Plan
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Identify ahead of time where youcould go if you are told to evacuate.Choose several places—a friend’shome in another town, a motel,or a shelter.
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Keep handy the telephone numbersof these places as well as a roadmap of your locality. You may needto take alternative or unfamiliarroutes if major roads are closedor clogged.
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Listen to NOAA Weather Radioor local radio or TV stations forevacuation instructions. If advisedto evacuate,do so immediately.
Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kitcontaining—
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First aid kit and essentialmedications.
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Canned food and can opener.
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At least three gallons of waterper person.
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Protective clothing, rainwear,and bedding or sleeping bags.
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Battery-powered radio, flashlight,and extra batteries.
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Special items for infant, elderly,or disabled family members.
Identify what to do when ahurricane WARNING is issued
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Listen to the advice of localofficials, and leave if they tellyou to do so.
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Complete preparation activities.
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If you are not advised to evacuate,stay indoors, away from windows.
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Be aware that the calm “eye” isdeceptive; the storm is not over.The worst part of the storm willhappen once the eye passes overand the winds blow from theopposite direction. Trees, shrubs,buildings, and other objectsdamaged by the first winds canbe broken or destroyed by thesecond winds.
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Be alert for tornadoes. Tornadoescan happen during a hurricaneand after it passes over. Remainindoors, in the center of yourhome, in a closet or bathroomwithout windows.
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Stay away from flood waters. If you come upon a flooded road,turn around and go another way.If you are caught on a floodedroad and waters are rising rapidlyaround you, get out of the carand climb to higher ground.
Know what to do after ahurricane is over
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Keep listening to NOAA WeatherRadio or local radio or TV stationsfor instructions.
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If you are evacuated, return homewhen local officials tell you it issafe to do so.
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Inspect your home for damage.
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Use flashlights at all times; avoidusing candles.
Your local contact is:
Are You Ready for a Hurricane?
Here’s what you can do to prepare for such an emergency
H u r r i c a n e
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Written instructions on how toturn off electricity, gas, andwater if authorities advise you todo so. (Remember, you’ll need aprofessional to turn natural gasservice back on.)
Prepare for high winds
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Install hurricane shutters orpurchase precut
1
/
2
” outdoorplywood boards for each windowof your home. Install anchors forthe plywood and predrill holes inthe plywood so that you can putit up quickly.
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Make trees more wind resistantby removing diseased and damagedlimbs, then strategically removingbranches so that wind can blowthrough.
Know what to do when ahurricane WATCH is issued
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Listen to NOAA Weather Radio orlocal radio or TV stations for up-to-date storm information.
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Prepare to bring inside any lawnfurniture, outdoor decorationsor ornaments, trash cans, hangingplants, and anything else thatcan be picked up by the wind.
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Prepare to cover
all
windows of your home. If shutters have notbeen installed, use precut plywoodas described above.
Note:
Tapedoes not prevent windows frombreaking, so taping windows isnot recommended.
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Fill your car’s gas tank.
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Recheck manufactured hometie-downs.
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Check batteries and stock up oncanned food, first aid supplies,drinking water, and medications.
Stock No. NOAA PA 94053orARC 4454Rev. July 1998
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