Hurricane Preparation and Safety

Hurricane Safety

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Hurricane Prep and Safety

How to prepare your home and family for a big storm

Safety during a hurricane

Coping with power outages

Dont forget about the pets!

What to do after the storm

Hierarchy of Hurricane Preparedness

If told to Evacuate, DO IT!

If staying,what you will need

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MaintainCalm with Kids and pets

Leave as Early as Possible if Evacuating to avoid traffic jams

Prepping your Home for the Storm

Remove loose and damaged limbs from trees

Secure and brace external doors

Board up and tape external windows

Bring in all yard furniture and plants

Secure any heavy lawn equipment.

Check on neighbors

Sandbag low lying areas if floods likely

Fill Bathtub with Water before the storm

What to take with you
when you evacuate

2 to 3 gallons water per person

prescription medications

first aid kit

Vital documents (driver's license, passport, social security cards, insurance information, tax records, birth and marriage certificates)

Flashlights with extra batteries

hand crank or battery-powered radio

cell phone, extra cell battery

road maps and phone numbers

cash ( small bills and change )

bedrolls or sleeping bags

Food, water, carrier and supplies for pets

List of phone numbers on paper in case cell goes out.

IF STAYING HOME, MAKE SURE TO HAVE THESE ITEMS ON HAND TOO!

Hurricane Survival Kit

Foods to Stock up on Before Storm

Peanut Butter

Fresh Fruit

Bread

Lunch Meat

Cheese Sticks

Bagged Ice

Bottled Water

Canned Protein

Powdered Milk

Condiments

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Refrigerated Food Safety

Fridge will keep food cold for up to 4 hours after power goes out.

After that, move perishables to cooler with ice

Milk, Dairy, Meats, Fish, Poultry, Eggs

Use digital food thermometer to maintain coolness.

If in doubt, throw it out.

Open the Fridge as little as possible to preserve temperature. Perishables should be kept at 40 degrees.

Only keep items in fridge which need to be refrigerated. Use extra space for ice bags.

During the Storm

Stay inside and away from windows and glass doors

Close all interior doors

Keep curtains and blinds closed

Get to a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.

Lie under a table or other sturdy object

Marina after the flood waters

Dont Forget about the Pets!

The calmer you are, the calmer your pet will be.

Speak in a calm, soothing voice to your pet.

Have backpack of pet essentials handy

If you feed pet canned food, be sure you have manual can opener

2-3 Extra gallons water for pet

Any Medication pet needs

Favorite toys & bedding

Leash for dogs, carrier and litter box for cats

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Safety during Power Outage

Unplug major appliances to protect them from a power surge

Leave a light turned on so you know when power is restored.

Refuel heaters, lamps, and generators outside, and stay away from any flames or sparks. Wipe up fuel spills immediately.Avoid downed power lines or sparking equipment.

Never remove debris that's within 10 feet of a power line.

Prevent children from carrying candles or oil lamps.

Keep flashlights in every room

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Family Fun without Electricity

Play Board Games

Tell Stories

Use Flashlights to make shadow Puppets

After storm, take a walk or ride

Play card games with real cards

Work a jigsaw puzzle together

Make a scrapbook

Clean out junk drawer

Build indoor fort with blankets and chairs

When returning Home

Bring necessities, such as food and water, with you when you return

Watch for snakes and other animals possibly forced into your home by flood waters.

Avoid roads covered by water and/or debris, and avoid downed power lines.

Wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing during any cleaning

Avoid skin contact with flood waters

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