Here are important tips to keep your home and family
safe during a hurricane.
Important Hurricane Terms to Know:
Hurricane – a violent, tropical storm, having wind speeds of or in excess of 73 mph
Hurricane Watch – a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours
Flash Flood Watch – a flash flood is possible, stay alert
Flash Flood Warning – a flash flood is imminent, take immediate action and evacuate
Hurricane Season – runs from June 1 to November 30 with the peak period from early August to the end of October
How to prepare your home and property:
- Clear yards of all outdoor furniture, grills and all equipment
- Tie down boats, canoes or anything that could become flying objects
- Cover windows securely with plywood. Do not use tape because it is easy to blow away by high winds
- Fill up your car’s tank with gas and have extra propane tanks on hand with a grill for an alternative cooking method.
- Fill up bath tubs for additional clean water supply
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Prepare in advance by creating Emergency Plans:
Evacuation Plan
Family/Household Communication Plan
Shelter Plan*Local Cape Cod Shelter Locations
(Read full descriptions by clicking on the links provided)
Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit that includes:
- One gallon of water per person per day for at least 14 days for drinking and sanitation
- At least a 14-day supply of non-perishable food and pet food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
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During a Hurricane
- Stay in doors no matter what including all pets. Hurricanes create high winds that cause debris to become deadly flying objects
- Stay away from windows and doors even if they are covered
- Remain on the first floor of your home and close all interior doors
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After a Hurricane
- Listen to local officials for updates and instructions
- Check-in with family and friends by texting or using social media (Phone lines might be down so texting and social media might be the best way to communicate.)
- Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe
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**Information provided by www.ready.gov/hurricanes
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