Hurricane Info
Create an Emergency Plan
- Meet with family members to create your hurricane plan.
- Discuss what items will be needed in case of evacuation.
- Decide where you will travel to and plan out your route.
- Keep family records in a water and fireproof container.
- Plan ahead to take care of your pets.
Prepare a Supplies Kit
- Store supplies in an easy-to-carry container.
- Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
- A list of family physicians.
- Credit cards and cash.
- Clothing – shoes.
- Water supply in 1-gallon containers. Enough for at LEAST 3 days.
- Sanitation supplies
- Keep important family documents in a waterproof container.
- Non-perishable packaged or canned food and a non-electric can opener.
- Personal items including books, toys, and snacks.
- Blankets or sleeping bags.
- A first aid kit.
- Prescription medicine.
- A battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.
- Glasses and/or contacts.
- Tire repair kit and pump.
If You Need to Evacuate
- Take your Supplies Kit!
- Lock your house.
- Fill car with gas.
- Use travel routes specified by officials.
- Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
- Listen to battery powered radio for the location of emergency shelters.
- Follow instructions of local officials.
- Let family and friends know where you are going.
- If told to do so, shut off water, electricity and gas.
- Secure chairs, tables, tools and other loose objects around the yard.
- Board windows if you desire. This may prevent tree limbs or debris from breaking windows. (Taping windows will not prevent them from breaking).
- Close and lock all windows and doors.
Find Out Now!
- Learn how to help elderly or disabled persons, if needed, during an evacuation.
- Learn how to carry out the emergency plans of your workplace, your children’s school or daycare center.
- Take care of your animals. Shelters will not allow animals due to health regulations.
- Check your insurance coverage now! Some homeowner’s policies don’t cover flood or wind damage.
