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InfoCenter: Hurricane Survival Guide
SUMMARY: Put together diasaster supplies kit (below). Listen to local radio for up-to-date information. Bring inside any lawn furniture, trash cans, and anything else that the wind can pick up. Be prepared to place 1/2" precut plywood pieces over windows (taping is not recommended). Fill your car's gas tank and stock up on bottled water, canned foods, medical supplies, etc.  See Details Below.
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 Preparing for Hurricanes
ALSO download/view a preparedness guide from NOAA/RedCross/Fema
(This section also based on suggestions from the Red Cross, US Navy  and other sources)
US NAVY GUIDELINES  
 Prepare a personal evacuation plan:
• Identify ahead of time a place to seek safety: a friend’s house in a nearby town, motel, shelter, etc. Be sure to keep their telephone numbers handy.
• Take a map -- In case of flooding or downed trees, you may need to take unfamiliar roads.
• Tune to local television or radio news stations for emergency information.
• Make sure car is fueled and and pre-loaded with as many items as necessary
• If told to evacuate, bring your kit of prepared items. (PLEASE SEE BELOW)
              
Depleted shelves of batteries    and                               Empty Shelves of bottle water during Frances
 Put together a disaster supplies kit:
First aid kit and essential medications
Plenty of Canned food and can opener
At least three (3) gallons of water per person. More if possible
Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags
Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries
Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members
Important documents, including: driver's license, Social Security card, proof of residence, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, etc.
Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn them back on)

Preparation (at home) To Do List
Put together a disaster supplies kit (as listed above)
Fill bathtubs or other large containers with water for flushing toilets or boiling for drinking
If possible have camping stove and appropriate fuel available in a secure location for cooking during utility outtages
Fuel your car
If the phones in your house are portable and/or electronic, buy a regular phone that doesn't require electricity to operate
Recharge all electronic communication devices: phones, cell phones, pager, beepers and any other means of communication

Prepare for high winds:
• Install hurricane shutters or purchase precut 1/2" outdoor plywood boards for each window of your home. Install appropriate anchors (example concrete anchors for cinder block homes) for the plywood and pre-drill holes in the plywood so that you can put it up quickly
• Make trees more wind resistant by removing diseased and damaged limbs, then strategically removing branches so that wind can blow through.
• Bring indoors any loose outdoor items that will become deadly projectiles in a high wind situation. This includes removing items that are fastened loosily.
• Install any braces (as appropriate) for garage doors and other areas so equipped.
• Anticipate areas in your homes away from windows where you may retreat to if not asked to evacuate.
stay in the center of the house in a closet or bathroom without windows. Avoid flooded areas, especially with your car and seek higher ground.
YOU CAN ALSO VISIT ALLSTATE'S HURRICANE PREPARATION CENTER FOR MORE INFO
Follow the Hurricane WATCH or Hurricane WARNING alerts as issued by Radio or TV.
People waiting on line at home improvement stores hoping to get 1/2 inch plywood sheets to protect doors and windows
    
People waiting on line at home improvement stores hoping to get 1/2 inch plywood sheets to protect doors and windows

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