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Do
not call 911 unless you have an emergency. The emergency services will be extremely busy immediately after a hurricane.
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Stay
indoors if your structure is sound until you have been advised that it
is safe to venture outside.
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Watch
out for downed power lines. Just because they have fallen does not mean it is safe to touch.
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Watch
where you walk. There will be a
tremendous amount of debris on the ground and in trees.
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Watch
where you drive. The debris can
cause tire damage.
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Stay
in as much shade as possible when outside. The air will be hot and very humid.
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Drink
water to keep hydrated, stay away from carbonated drinks and alcohol.
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Keep
an eye out for snakes. Rising water
will force them to look for higher ground.
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Watch
out for floating fire ant mounds. Fire ants will ball up and float on top of the water until they reach a place
to nest.
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Watch
for high water and be careful when walking through it. The swift moving water may have worn holes in the road or yard that you can
not see.
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Do
not drive or walk through swift moving water.
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Do
not turn on electrical items until you are sure it is safe to do so.
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Do
not cook on gas grills, Coleman stoves or sterno inside your home. This is a potential for Fire
or Carbon Dioxide
Poisoning.
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Open
any doors and windows so your house can air out.
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Use
caution when using power tools and chain saws.
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If
you house is unstable then stay out.
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Take
any pictures of damage and make a written list. This may be helpful if you plan on making a claim with your insurance company.
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Watch
out for bogus repair companies. Get references if you can and never pay in cash.
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Think
safe, act safe, stay safe.
