After the Storm

As the Storm Approaches

During the Storm

The Truth About Hurricanes Hurricanes can pack wind speeds of more than 160 mph and unleash more than 2.4 trillion gallons of rain a day.

Hurricanes can produce tornadoes. In 2004,

Hurricane Frances created a record 123 tornadoes.

Hurricanes don’t just threaten coastal areas. Strong winds,

heavy rain and flooding can also spread hundreds of miles inland.

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Remove potential debris from your yard, including children’s toys, umbrellas, chairs, tables and trash cans.

Fill your gas tank, refill prescriptions and grab extra cash from ATMs, as power out-ages can affect these facilities.

Park your car in a safe location, preferably in a garage or next to a building, to help protect it from the wind and flying debris.

Make sure your cellphone and other electronics are fully charged.

Fill sinks, tubs and other clean containers with water for cleaning and washing.

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Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit with nonperishable food, water, first aid supplies, extra clothes, blankets, a flashlight, batteries, essential medicines and pet supplies.

Finish home improvement projects to make your

home more storm-resistant. Clean out gutters, trim trees and shrubs, and replace gravel/rock landscaping materials with shredded bark.

Schedule a roof inspection to ensure winter weather didn’t cause damage.

Review your insurance policy to see if you’re covered for storm-related damage.

Create and practice an evacuation plan, and give members of your family an emergency contact list.

Prepare a home inventory, and take photos of your home and car in case you need to file a claim.

Pack your refridgerator with blocks of ice, set it to maximum cold and keep the door shut.

Keep infants and toddlers in car seats to ensure their safety.

Leash pets, and keep them in the room with you.

Close all interior doors, and seek shelter in a small room, closet or hallway on the lowest level.

Take shelter on one of the lower levels, and avoid elevators in high-rise buildings.

If ordered to evacuate, unplug appliances and turn off utilities before leaving your home.

If you suffer damage or a loss as a result of severe weather, know that we can be reached anytime and anywhere by:

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Stay indoors until emergency personnel from FEMA, the Red Cross or your local government announces that the danger has subsided.

Be alert for extended rainfall or flooding in the days following a storm.

Don’t rely on phone calls to contact family and friends since cell towers may be down.

Text or use social media to let them know you’re safe.

If you can’t return home and need a place to stay, text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter (example: SHELTER 12345).

Only use a flashlight during a power outage. Never use a candle, as the flame poses a fire risk if there is a gas leak.

If you must drive, avoid flooded roads, washed-out bridges and downed electrical wires.

Take photos of damage to your home, cars or other personal items.