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GET YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER NOW
BACK UP YOUR COMPUTERS NOW
GET YOUR CARS FILLED WITH GAS TONIGH
MAKE SURE YOUR PAPER WORK IS TAKEN CARE OFF.  HAVE YOUR PE
INFORMATION
READY IN A WATER TIGHT CONTAINER READY TO GO IF YOU NEED TO
GET YOUR SUPPLIES TONIGHT IF YOU NEED ANYTHING.  TOMORROW THE SHOP
WILL BE
FILLED WITH THE LAST MINUTE FOOLS

Prior To The Stor

Listen for weather updates on local radio/television stations. Do no
pay
attention to rumors
Organize your emergency supplies. Prepare emergency water storage by
sterilizing the bathtub, jugs, bottles, cooking utensils an
containers.
Scrub them thoroughly, sponge with bleach, rinse and let dry; fil
with
water
Prepare emergency water supply. Figure one gallon of drinking wate
per
person per day
Clear your yard of loose objects such as bicycles, lawn furniture an
trash
cans
Anchor objects (no matter how heavy or large) that cannot be move
inside
Secure your boat. Lash it to your trailer securely, let the air out o
the
trailer tires and secure the trailer to something sturdy in th
ground. If
you keep your boat in a marina, check your contract; some require tha
you
move it when a hurricane watch is issued. You are responsible for you
boat
Board windows and doors. Taping windows will not prevent them fro
breaking,
but may reduce the risk of flying glass
Close all windows
Do not drain your pool completely; lower water level 6" t
12" to
accommodate heavy rains. Add extra chlorine to prevent contamination
Turn
off electricity to your pool equipment and cover pool pump if exposed
Store documents and valuables in waterproof containers and secure i
the
highest possible spot
Turn your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting, openin
only when
absolutely necessary. Freeze water in plastic jugs and containers an
use
them to fill empty spaces between refrigerator contents to keep foo
cool

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Emergency Supplies To Have At Hom
Two-week supply of medicines, prescription
First aid supplie
Portable radio/flashlights and clock with extra batterie
Infant necessities (baby food, formula, disposable diapers
Extra clothing, eyeglasses, etc
Toiletrie
Manual can opene
Ice chest and ic
Pillows, blankets, sleeping bag
Quiet games, books, playing card
Tools, nails, duct tap
Important papers (valid ID
Plenty of cash (ATMs may not work
Fire extinguishe
Mosquito repellen
Disposable plates, glasses and utensil
Disposable washcloths and paper towel
Bleach (without lemon or any additives
Trash bag
Water storage container
Fuel can and fuel, stern
Portable, battery-powered lantern
Non-perishable Foods To Have At Hom
Have sufficient amounts on hand to last your family two weeks
Special dietary food
Peanut butter and jell
Powdered or shelf pack mil
Bottled wate
Canned meats, fruits, vegetables, soups, puddings, mil
Dried frui
Powdered or individually packaged drink
Instant coffee and te
Crackers, cereals, cookies, snack
Condiment
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During the Stor
An evacuation order may come from local officials and/or the governo
and
will be broadcast by zone number. Leave early to avoid traffic o
early
flooding
Mobile homes and factory-built or pre-fabricated homes are unsafe in
hurricane conditions, no matter how firmly they may be attached to th

ground. Do not attempt to remain in them during the storm
High-rise apartments and condos are susceptible to conditions that ma
cause
fires during high winds, when it is impossible to get emergency help.
Hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations
Red Cross shelters are available for people who have nowhere else t
go. Do
not go to a shelter until you hear an announcement that it is open
Have a
shelter kit packed: first aid kit, medicine, baby food and diapers
cards
and books, toiletries, battery-operated radio, flashlight, extr
batteries,
blankets or sleeping bag, identification, valuable papers (insurance
and
cash.
Turn off electricity, water and gas.
Unplug major appliances.
If you need to evacuate, pack emergency supplies in your vehicle and
leave
immediately on your preplanned route.

Other Expert Resources

FEMA - http://www.fema.gov/

Red Cross - http://www.redcross.org/

National Hurricane Center - http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

After the Storm
Don't expect to return to your home immediately. Access to damaged
areas
will be controlled due to rescue and repair operations.
Avoid driving in order to leave the roads clear for emergency
vehicles.
Report any dangling electrical wires and any broken water, gas or
sewer
lines to your local utility department. Do not report individual
interruptions in power, water or phone service.
Beware of snakes, insects or other animals driven to high ground by
floodwater.
Enter your home with caution after surveying external damage.
Be careful with fire. Do not strike a match until you are certain
there are
no severed gas lines.
Operate a portable generator outside the house only.
Water supplies may be contaminated during the hurricane and the Public

Health Department may issue a boil water order for the first 72 hours
immediately following the hurricane. Use pre-stored water for drinking
or
cooking until further notice.
Listen to your local radio stations for instructions about emergency
medical, food and housing assistance.
Do not call 911 except for emergencies or life-threatening situations.

Keeping Food Safe During a Power Outage
Items in a full freezer will stay frozen for about two days with the
door
kept closed; in a half-full freezer, for about one day.
Refrigerated foods can keep for up to four hours.
Discard any perishable refrigerated foods that have been above 40°F
for more
than two hours.
Discard any food with unusual odor, color or texture. Remember:
"When in
doubt, throw it out."
For additional information about food safety during power outages,
call the
toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-800-535-4555.

Hurricanes are dangerous tropical cyclones. Their winds reach a
constant
speed of at least 74 mph, but may gust up to 200 mph. Hurricanes can
cover
several hundred miles, and can generate torrential rains and
tornadoes. The
eye of the hurricane is misleadingly calm; tricking people into
thinking the
storm is over. However, when the eye passes over your area, only half
the
storm has passed; the rest is yet to come. The wind will return
suddenly
from the opposite direction, perhaps with even greater force. The most

dangerous part of a hurricane is the storm surge, which has the
greatest
potential for hurricane-related deaths. This dome of water forms in
the
middle of the hurricane as it moves over the ocean, and can reach 10
to 20
feet above normal sea level. At shoreline, this mountain of water,
aided by
huge breaking waves, acts like a bulldozer, razing everything in its
path.
It can knock down single-family homes and cause erosion under major
buildings. Heavy rains can flood low-lying areas.
For information regarding evacuation zones and emergency shelters,
tune in
to your local television and radio stations, call your local Red Cross
or
your county's Emergency Management Office.

Glossary of Terms

Storm: categorized by its circular wind intensity. Storms circulate
clockwise in the southern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the
northern.

Tropical Wave: A cluster of clouds and/or thunderstorms with little or
no
circulation* or strong wind.

Tropical Depression: An organized system of clouds and/or
thunderstorms with
some circulation at surface, highest winds less than 39 mph.

Tropical Storm: An organized system of strong thunderstorms with
stronger
circulation; highest wind speed 39-73 mph. These storms can quickly
accelerate when they reach tropical storm strength and become
hurricanes.
Storms are named when they reach tropical storm strength.

Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical storm conditions, including winds of
39-73
mph, pose a possible threat to the area within 36 hours.

Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical storm conditions are expected within
24
hours.

Hurricane: Very strong, pronounced circulation; winds of 74 mph or
more.

Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are a real possibility for the
area
usually within 36 hours.

Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours.

Hurricane Season Dates
The six-month period from June 1 to November 30 is considered the
Atlantic
Hurricane Season.
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