Hurricane Preparedness

When a Storm Threatens

You Assessed Your Risks—Made Plans Now It’s Time to Get Moving When a Storm Threatens

5 Steps to Prep

Forecasters Give Local Residents 2-7  Days Advance Notice of a Probable Hurricane or Tropical Storm Landfall

5 Steps to Prep

Anyone Within the Forecast Area Should Begin Final Preparations for a Hurricane Landfall—Advance Planning and Prep Makes it Possible to Finish in Time to Evacuate

5 Steps to Prep

-Board Up Windows -Move Outdoors Items Inside -Reinforce Exterior Doors -Move Vehicles to Safety -Unplug Anything Not in Use -Evacuate Early if Leaving

5 Steps to Prep

Public Shelter  Get Shelter Info—Officials Service Animals Only Plan Near & Far Options Home Shelter Prepped Home + Safe Space

5 Steps to Prep

Emergency Kit - Ready Meds + Supplies Phone Charged + Charger Vehicle Gassed Up + Ready Communication Plan - In Kit Important Docs - In Kit

5 Steps to Prep

Help Neighbors Prep Elderly & Vulnerable Find Shelter / Evacuate Emergency Kit Items Pick up Outdoor Items Share Forecast Information

5 Steps to Prep

Planning to Leave? Leave Before Officials Give Evacuation Orders Avoid Being Trapped  Inform Family / Friends Unplug Everything

Next Step

Backup Power Prep

Service Generator Stock Up Oil- Filters- Plugs 7+ Days Fuel for Portables  Keep Portables Stored Until Storm Passes Never Run Generator Indoors