HURRICANE SAFETY

pbrph2brh2h2Before a Hurricaneh2pTo prepare for a hurricane you should take the following measurespulliTo begin preparing you should a hrefhttpwww.ready.govbuild-a-kit fcksavedurlhttpwww.ready.govbuild-a-kitbuild an emergency kita and a hrefhttpwww.ready.govfamily-communications fcksavedurlhttpwww.ready.govfamily-communicationsmake a family communications plana.liliKnow your surroundings.liliLearn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone. This will help you know how your property will be affected when storm surge or tidal flooding are forecasted.liliIdentify levees and dams in your area and determine whether they pose a hazard to you.liliLearn community hurricane evacuation routes and how to find higher ground. Determine where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to evacuate.liliMake plans to secure your propertyliliCover all of your homes windows. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 58 marine plywood cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.liliInstall straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. This will reduce roof damage.liliBe sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed so they are more wind resistant.liliClear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.liliReinforce your garage doors if wind enters a garage it can cause dangerous and expensive structural damage.liliPlan to bring in all outdoor furniture decorations garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.liliDetermine how and where to secure your boat.liliInstall a generator for emergencies.liliIf in a high-rise building be prepared to take shelter on or below the 10th floor.liliConsider building a safe room.liulpHurricanes cause heavy rains that can cause extensive flood damage in coastal and inland areas. Everyone is at risk and should consider flood insurance protection. Flood insurance is the only way to financially protect your property or business from flood damage. To learn more about your flooding risk and how to protect yourself and your business visit the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration NFIP Web sitea hrefhttpwww.floodsmart.gov fcksavedurlhttpwww.floodsmart.govwww.floodsmart.gova or call 1-800-427-2419pa fcksavedurlhttpwww.ready.govhurricanes hrefhttpwww.ready.govhurricaneswww.ready.govhurricanesabrpp