- Stay informed by monitoring weather advisories on radio and television. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
- If a hurricane watch is issued, prepare to bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or ornaments. Secure trash cans, hanging plants and anything else that can be picked up by the wind.
- Secure your home by boarding over windows or putting up hurricane shutters. If you use boards, purchase precut one-half-inch outdoor plywood boards for each window of your home. Install anchors for the plywood and drill holes in the plywood ahead of time, so it can be installed quickly.
- If evacuating, unplug all electrical devices. Shut off natural gas if local officials advise it and make sure to have a sufficient supply of batteries for battery-powered equipment.
5. Assemble a disaster supplies kit including the following items:
First-aid kit and any essential medications, canned food and can opener, at least three gallons of water per person, protective clothing, rainwear and bedding or sleeping bags, battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries, and special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
- Identify ahead of time where you could go if told to evacuate. Choose several places, like a friend's home in another town, a motel or a shelter.
- Have multiple escape routes and know the proper government evacuation route.
- Get important papers and special photos in order and secured in plastic or waterproof container. Identification is difficult and time-consuming to replace: so be sure to include social security cards, birth certificates, high school diplomas or GED certificates, titles or deeds to property.
- Make sure you car's fuel tank is filled and your mobile phone is charged. Purchase a car charger for you cell phone in case electricity is not available after the hurricane.
- Get as much cash as possible. Plan to use cash as main method of payment. Carry credit cards for back up.
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