Personal Preparation: 

• Make sure you have enough emergency supplies for your entire family
• Gather non-perishable food and extra water for your family members
• Battery powered radios are a must have. If your power goes out, you’ll want to know what’s going on
• Prepare multiple alternative light sources in case a power outage occurs
• Keep a supply of extra batteries
• Plan in-home activities that may help distract you and your family from the unease of the storm
• Don’t Panic!

Home Preparation
• Secure your property with permanent storm shutters
• If you do not have storm shutters, board windows with 5/8” plywood
• Tape will not prevent windows from breaking
• Securely fasten your roof to the structure of your house with extra straps or clips
• Trim and maintain your shrubs and trees
• Clear all rain gutters and downspouts
• Consider building a safe room

Hurricane Evacuation Preparation:
• Keep your car’s tank full of gas
• Use only one car per family to prevent congestion
• Gather your emergency kits
• Wear sturdy clothes and shoes
• Take only designated roads
• Unplug electrical equipment such as radios and televisions
• Leave freezers and refrigerators plugged in
• Let others know where you are going