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hurricane watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions
within 24-36 hours. A hurricane warning is issued when hurricane
conditions (winds of 74 miles per hour or greater, or dangerously high
water and rough seas) are expected in 24 hours or less. |
- Listen to a battery-operated radio
or television for hurricane progress reports.
- Check emergency supplies.
- Fuel car.
- Bring in outdoor objects such as
lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that cannot
be brought inside.
- Secure buildings by closing and
boarding up windows. Remove outside antennas.
- Turn refrigerator and freezer to
coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close
quickly.
- Store drinking water in clean
bathtubs, jugs, bottles, and cooking utensils.
- Review evacuation plan.
- Moor boat securely or move it to a
designated safe place. Use rope or chain to secure boat to trailer.
Use tie downs to anchor trailer to the ground or house.
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- Listen constantly to a
battery-operated radio or television for official instructions.
- If in a mobile home, check tie
downs and evacuate immediately.
- Store valuables and personal
papers in a waterproof container on the highest level of your home.
- Avoid elevators.
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