Safety Tips during the 2018 Hurricane Season

7/16/2018 (Permalink)

Think ahead, have a plan and be prepared

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking residents in the southeast to begin preparing for this year’s hurricane season.

Hurricanes are not only a threat to coastal areas, you can still be affected more than 100 miles inland. Storm surge, heavy rainfall, inland flooding, landslides high winds and tornadoes can cause catastrophic damage. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1^st to November 30^th.

• Talk to your family and come up with an emergency/evacuation plan.
• Know your area’s risk of hurricanes.
• In case you need to leave your home, make sure your family knows where to meet.
• Have an emergency preparedness kit. Gather enough supplies to last for at least three days.
• Don’t forget about your pets
• Keep important documents in a safe place. Have your insurance information handy. Take a picture of your policy number, etc.
• Keep your car in good working condition, and keep the gas tank full.
• Only use generators outdoors and away from windows.
• If you are told to evacuate, do so immediately.
• Don’t walk, swim or drive though flood waters.

For more information visit ready.gov or download the FEMA app.

Source: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes