Tips for Preparation (48 hours prior to the storm)

• Get a Hurricane tracking map. There are many sources available to obtain one, Internet, newspaper or your local grocery store.

• Keep updated on the storms position by listening to your local news or weather radio.

• Insure that your Hurri-Can is complete and placed in your room that you will shelter in during the storm.

• Get any medication refilled.

• Fill up your car with gas and oil.

• Get cash out of the bank for emergencies after the storm.

• Begin to secure outside furniture and tools. (These can be like missiles during high winds)

• Begin to cover your windows with your precut plywood from your earlier preparations.

• Check all battery operated radios, TV’s and flashlights.

• Make sure all of your rechargeable equipment you plan on using is fully charged and ready to go.

• Finish any plans to go to the grocery store or hardware store.

• Finish moving and securing outside furniture and tools.

• Stay off the roads if possible. They will be congested with evacuees and last minute shoppers.

• Put cars inside a garage if possible.

• Remove outside TV antennas if possible.

• Fill your bathtub and any other containers with water. If power is lost, water well pumps may not work. You will need water to flush toilets, bathe and for pets.

• Get your insurance papers and any other important papers together in a safe place. Any form of ID should also be secured.

• If you are in an area of potential flooding, prepare your rooms.

• Keep power consumption to a minimum.

• Check for loose tree limbs and prune if necessary.

• Do not call 911 for storm information. The local law enforcement agencies and fire departments will be busy making preparations for the storm and continuing to do their duty.