{"id":488,"date":"2010-07-09T18:05:45","date_gmt":"2010-07-09T22:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/criout.com\/hurricane-preparedness\/"},"modified":"2020-02-02T16:28:39","modified_gmt":"2020-02-02T21:28:39","slug":"hurricane-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/criout.com\/hurricane-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>H<\/strong><strong>URRICANES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparing for a Hurricane<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are under a hurricane watch or warning, here are some basic steps to take to prepare for the storm:<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about your community&#8217;s emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>of emergency shelters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify potential home hazards and know how to secure or protect them before the hurricane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>strikes. Be prepared to turn off electrical power when there is standing water, fallen power lines, or<\/p>\n<p>before you evacuate. Turn off gas and water supplies before you evacuate. Secure structurally<\/p>\n<p>unstable building materials.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Buy a fire extinguisher and make sure your family knows where to find it and how to use it.<\/li>\n<li> Locate and secure your important papers, such as insurance policies, wills, licenses, stocks, etc.<\/li>\n<li> Post emergency phone numbers at every phone.<\/li>\n<li> Inform local authorities about any special needs, i.e., elderly or bedridden people, or anyone with a<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>disability.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make plans to ensure your pets\u2019 safety (http:\/\/www.bt.cdc.gov\/disasters\/petprotect.asp).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Emergency Supplies You Will Need<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency period. At a<\/p>\n<p>minimum, these supplies should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day supply of water (about five gallons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>for each person).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> A 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food.<\/li>\n<li> A first aid kit and manual.<\/li>\n<li> A battery-powered radio, flashlights, and extra batteries.<\/li>\n<li> Sleeping bags or extra blankets.<\/li>\n<li> Water-purifying supplies, such as chlorine or iodine tablets or unscented, ordinary household<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>chlorine bleach.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prescription medicines and special medical needs.<\/li>\n<li> Baby food and\/or prepared formula, diapers, and other baby supplies.<\/li>\n<li> Disposable cleaning cloths, such as &#8220;baby wipes&#8221; for the whole family to use in case bathing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>facilities are not available.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal hygiene supplies, such as soap, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, etc.<\/li>\n<li>An emergency kit for your car with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit, fire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc.<\/p>\n<p>You can find more information on emergency plans and supply kits at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/\">www.ready.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparing to Evacuate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch<\/p>\n<p>when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.<\/p>\n<p>When a hurricane watch is issued, you should:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Facts About Hurricane Readiness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(continued from previous page)<\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2005 Page 2 of 2<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 Fill your automobile&#8217;s gas tank.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 If no vehicle is available, make arrangements with friends or family for transportation.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Fill your clean water containers.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Review your emergency plans and supplies, checking to see if any items are missing.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Tune in the radio or television for weather updates.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Listen for disaster sirens and warning signals.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Prepare an emergency kit for your car with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 Secure any items outside which may damage property in a storm, such as bicycles, grills, propane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>tanks, etc.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 Cover windows and doors with plywood or boards or place large strips of masking tape or adhesive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>tape on the windows to reduce the risk of breakage and flying glass.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 Put livestock and family pets in a safe area. Due to food and sanitation requirements, emergency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>shelters cannot accept animals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 Place vehicles under cover, if at all possible.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Fill sinks and bathtubs with water as an extra supply for washing.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Adjust the thermostat on refrigerators and freezers to the coolest possible temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If You are Ordered to Evacuate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because of the destructive power of a hurricane, you should never ignore an evacuation order. Authorities<\/p>\n<p>will be most likely to direct you to leave if you are in a low-lying area, or within the greatest potential path<\/p>\n<p>of the storm. Be aware that most shelters and some hotels do not accept pets. If a hurricane warning is<\/p>\n<p>issued for your area or you are directed by authorities to evacuate the area:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 Take only essential items with you.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 If you have time, turn off the gas, electricity, and water.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Disconnect appliances to reduce the likelihood of electrical shock when power is restored.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Make sure your automobile&#8217;s emergency kit is ready.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Follow the designated evacuation routes\u2014others may be blocked\u2014and expect heavy traffic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If You Are Ordered NOT to Evacuate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other<\/p>\n<p>injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.<\/p>\n<p>To get through the storm in the safest possible manner:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 Monitor the radio or television for weather conditions, if possible.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Stay indoors until the authorities declare the storm is over.<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Do not go outside, even if the weather appears to have calmed\u2014the calm &#8220;eye&#8221; of the storm can<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>pass quickly, leaving you outside when strong winds resume.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 Stay away from all windows and exterior doors, seeking shelter in a bathroom or basement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bathtubs can provide some shelter if you cover yourself with plywood or other materials.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2022 Prepare to evacuate to a shelter or to a neighbor&#8217;s home if your home is damaged, or if you are<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>instructed to do so by emergency personnel.<\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HURRICANES Preparing for a Hurricane If you are under a hurricane watch or warning, here are some basic steps to take to prepare for the storm:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.4 (Yoast SEO v22.4) - 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