If a Hurricane Strikes, Are You Prepared?
The east coast of the United States is populated with military bases. If you live along the coast you should be making hurricane preparations. Don't wait until the last minute. Hurricane season is from June through November.
Hurricane Isabel is treacherously close and it is a fact that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. The most important thing that you can do is to be informed and prepared. Know your vulnerabilities and what actions you should take to reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.
The information provided in this article is provided by The National Hurricane Center. The suggestions provided here are only guides. You should use common sense in your disaster prevention.
Be Prepared
Disaster Prevention should include:
A Family Plan - Your family's plan should be based on your vulnerability to the Hurricane Hazards. You should keep a written plan and share your plan with other friends or family.The following web sites have excellent information on preparing for weather related hazards:Take Action
A Disaster Supply Kit - There are certain items you need to have regardless of where you ride out a hurricane. The disaster supply kit is a useful tool when you evacuate as well as making you as safe as possible in your home.
Have a Place to Go - If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay.
Have a Pet Plan - Don't forget to include your furry friends in your plans.
Secure Your Home - Disaster prevention includes modifying your home to strengthen it against storms so that you can be as safe as possible.
By the Start of Hurricane Season you should:
- Assemble your Disaster Supply Kit. These items are often scattered around your home and simply need to be brought together into one location. In certain circumstances you may need to go to a store to purchase an item to supplement your kit.
- Write out your Family Disaster Plan. Discuss the possible hazards with your family. Determine if you are in an evacuation area. Identify an out-of-town family contact.
- Check your Disaster Supply Kit. Make sure nothing is missing. Determine if there is anything you need to supplement your kit. Replenish your water.
- Activate your Family Disaster Plan. Protective measures should be initiated, especially those actions that require extra time (for example, securing a boat or leaving a barrier island).
- Ready your Disaster Supply Kit for use. If you need to evacuate, you should bring your Supply Kit with you.
- Use your Family Disaster Plan. Your family should be in the process of completing protective actions and deciding the safest location to be during the storm.
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