- Hurricanes can shatter lives as well as damage property. Being prepared can help you, your family or your business minimize the impact of the storm. The best way time to start is before the threat is imminent. Here's what you need to know. Don't wait until a hurricane watch is issued, because it may already be too late to take certain precautions.
- Reduce property damage and get through any hurricane emergency with less stress by preparing before the season begins. | Plan your evacuation route well ahead of time If you live on the coast or in a mobile home, you may have to evacuate in the event of a major storm.
Do you know what to do to stay safe when a disaster strikes? How will you along with your family react following a disaster or emergency event?
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
- Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over warm ocean waters and move toward land. Potential threats from hurricanes include powerful winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents, tornadoes, and landslides.