What to do When ...
Prepare Your Family | Evacuation Routes | Contraflow Routes | Hurricane Categories
What to do when a Hurricane Watch is issued:
- Monitor radio and TV broadcasts for information regarding the storm's progress.
- Fuel-up the family or rental car.
- Refill prescriptions for your family and pets, ensuring at least a two-week supply.
- Get cash, since ATMs and banks may run out of money before the storm or not be operational following the storm.
- Review your plans. Locate evacuation routes which will take you inland to save shelter.
What to do when a Hurricane Warning is issued:
- Monitor radio and TV broadcasts for storm advisories and evacuation announcements.
- Gather belongings in case of evacuation order.
What to do if an evacuation order is issued:
- Leave immediately.
- Take any survival supplies you may have such as bottled water.
- Take medicines and/or special needs equipment.
- Pet, alcoholic beverages, and weapons are NOT allowed in shelters.
- Stay calm and take your time. Traffic will be heavy and move slowly, but there is sufficient time to reach safety.
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