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Stay safe when Hurricane Sally lands by using the tips on this list!
September 16, 2020

Before a Hurricane

• Have a disaster plan.
• Board up windows.
• Bring in outdoor objects that could blow away.
• Know where all the evacuation routes are.
• Prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home and car. Have enough food and water for at least 3 days. Include a first aid kit, canned food and a can opener, bottled water, battery-operated radio, flashlight, protective clothing, and
• written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and water.
• Have some cash handy. Following a hurricane, banks and ATMs may be temporarily closed.
• Make sure your car is filled with gasoline.
• Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create password-protected digital copies.

During a Hurricane

• Stay away from low-lying and flood-prone areas.
• Always stay indoors during a hurricane as strong winds will blow things around.
• Leave mobile homes and to go to a shelter.
• If your home isn’t on higher ground, go to a shelter.
• If emergency managers say to evacuate, then do so immediately.

After a Hurricane

• Stay indoors until it is safe to come out.
• Check for injured or trapped people, without putting yourself in danger.
• Watch out for flooding which can happen after a hurricane.
• Do not attempt to drive in flooding water.
• Stay away from standing water. It may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.
• Don’t drink tap water until officials say it’s safe to do so.

Source: FocusPoint International, September 2020 “EXTREME WEATHER WARNING”