1. Bring all loose objects inside such as lawn furniture or
yard tools, sings or ashtrays,
and any decorations or furniture that is not attached to the building or
tied down
2. Make sure your gutters and drains are clear to prevent
flooding during
the long bouts of heavy rain that often accompany hurricanes.
3. Use
permanent hurricane shutters on windows and doors. This is much
safer and more effective than taping the glass, which does not prevent
breakage.
Protect the outside of windows with shutters or hurricane fabric.
4. Develop an
evacuation plan. Contact your local emergency management office or
5. Have
blankets or sleeping bags available in case you need to go to a shelter.
6. Determine in advance what you will do with any pets.
7. Stock up on disaster supplies such as flashlights and
extra batteries,
a
battery-operated radio, a first aid kit ,emergency food and water and
a
handheld can opener.
8. Invest in flood insurance for your home because home
owner's policies
do
not cover the damage caused by hurricane-related floods.
