Captain Tropic's
Hurricane Warning Check List
When you hear that a Hurricane Warning rather than a hurricane watch has been issued for your area, that means that sustained hurricane force winds of 74 mph or higher are expected in your area within 24 hours or less. This warning is your signal to take action to prepare for the full force of a hurricane. The consequences for coastal communities could be severe if the proper emergency action is not taken. Although a coastal area will always be specified in connection with the hurricane warning, those residents living inland as far as several hundred miles from the designated area should not consider themselves safe. They too should take action.
-Closely monitor radio, NOAA weather radio and TV Weather reports.
-Follow instructions issued by local officials. Leave immediately if ordered to do so.
-Turn off water supply to solar panels if your home is so equipped.
-Remove TV antennas, and cable TV feed lines. Remove all attic ventilation turbines
and cover mounting flange with plastic and wrap with duct tap. Then attach a piece
of plywood on the inside of attic to plug hole. Also remove any other lightweight
accessory from your roof to reduce debris and damage potential.
-Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest setting
-Close all windows, and install your storm shutters, draw all drapes and blinds to
stop flying glass.
-Complete preparation activities, such as storing loose objects, etc.
-Package your valuables such as jewelry, titles, deeds, insurance papers,
professional licenses, personal inventories, etc. For safe keeping in waterproof
containers.
-Fill clean, airtight containers you have on hand to store at least 2 weeks of drinking
water (14 gallons per person).
-Evacuate areas that might be affected by storm surge flooding.
-Leave mobile homes in any case.
-Notify neighbors and family members outside of the warned area of your evacuation
plans.
-Remove or fasten securely all awnings and shutters. Make sure downspouts and
rain gutters are clean and secure.
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