Prepared?

When a Hurricane Threatens Prepardness

from the NOLA.com

Fill gas tanks for mobility in the event of an evacuation.

Refill prescriptions.

Buy emergency stocks such as canned food, drinks, batteries, camping supplies, manual can opener.

Listen for official weather reports.

Read your newspaper and listen to radio and television for official announcements.

Note the address of the nearest emergency shelter.

Pregnant women, the ill and the infirm should call a physician for advice.

Be prepared to turn off gas, water and electricity where it enters your home.

Fill tubs and containers with water (one quart per person per day).

Secure your boat. Use long lines to allow for rising water.

Secure movable objects on your property:

Put all important documents in a safe and portable container.

Board up or tape windows and glassed areas. Remove furniture in their vicinity.

Stock adequate supplies:

• DEVELOP A FAMILY PLAN - Your family’s plan should be based on your vulnerability to the Hurricane Hazards. You should keep a written plan and share your plan with other friends or family.
• CREATE A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT - There are certain items you need to have regardless of where you ride out a hurricane. The disaster supply kit is a useful tool when you evacuate as well as making you as safe as possible in your home.
• SECURE YOUR HOME - There are things that you can do to make your home more secure and able to withstand stronger storms.
• ONLINE VULNERABILITY INFO - There are web sites that can give you information about your communities vulnerability to specific hazards. These include hurricanes as well as other weather related hazards.