Hurricane season officially began on June 1st and we want you to stay informed, educated and safe!
So far, we’ve covered what to do at the start of hurricane season, what supplies you should have in your hurricane preparedness kit and what to do once a storm watch or warning has been issued—all great things to know in order to keep you and your family out of harm’s way.
This week, we’ll cover what to in the event that a storm does hit.
Next week, we’ll move onto how to get back to your life and assess damage after a storm.
Be prepard to evacuate your home if you:
- Are directed by local authorities to do so
- Live in a mobile home or temporary structure
- Live in a high-rise building
- Live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river, or on an island waterway
Here are a few tips on what to do once a storm is in the area:
- Listen to local radio or television broadcasts to stay up to date on all hurricane related news
- Turn off utilities
- Turn your refrigerator and air conditioner to the coldest setting
- Fill your bathtub and other large containers with water for cleaning, flushing the toilet and drinking (if necessary)
- Avoid using your telephone, except for in serious emergencies
- Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors
- Close all interior doors and secure and brace external doors
- Keep curtains and blinds closed
- Do not be fooled if there is a lull—this is typically the eye of the storm and winds will pick up again
- Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level
- Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object
- Avoid elevators
Check back next week for some tips on what to do after a storm’s come and gone.
Source: http://powergenerationinc.com/what-to-do-during-a-hurricane/
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