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Hurricane Preparation And Safety

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Karen Kay
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This document provides information about hurricane preparedness, safety, and recovery. It recommends evacuating if told to do so and preparing your home by securing property and boarding windows. It also suggests having emergency supplies like food, water, batteries, and pet supplies ready. During the storm, it advises staying indoors away from windows and keeping refrigerated food cool. After the storm, it notes returning home safely and watching for animals or flood dangers. The document offers tips for passing time without power and caring for family and pets throughout the process.

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Hurricane Prep and Safety How to prepare your home and family for a big storm Safety during a hurricane Coping with power outages Dont forget about the pets! What to do after the storm
Hierarchy of Hurricane Preparedness If told to Evacuate, DO IT! If staying, stay safe Maintain Calm with what you during Kids and pets will need storm
Leave as Early as Possible if Evacuating to avoid traffic jams
or the Storm H om ef ping your Prep Remove loose and damaged limbs from trees Secure and brace external doors Board up and tape external windows Bring in all yard furniture and plants Secure any heavy lawn equipment. Check on neighbors Sandbag low lying areas if floods likely
Fill Bathtub with Water before the storm
What to take with you when you evacuate 2 to 3 gallons water per person prescription medications first aid kit Vital documents (driver's license, passport, social security cards, insurance information, tax records, birth and marriage certificates) Flashlights with extra batteries hand crank or battery-powered radio cell phone, extra cell battery road maps and phone numbers Hurricane Survival Kit cash ( small bills and change ) bedrolls or sleeping bags IF STAYING HOME, MAKE Food, water, carrier and supplies for SURE TO HAVE THESE pets ITEMS ON HAND TOO! List of phone numbers on paper in case cell goes out.
Foods to Stock up on Before Storm Peanut Butter Fresh Fruit Bread Lunch Meat Cheese Sticks Bagged Ice Bottled Water Canned Protein Powdered Milk Picture Source Mom's Recipes and More Condiments
Refrigerated Food Safety Fridge will keep food cold for up to 4 hours after power goes out. After that, move perishables to cooler with ice Milk, Dairy, Meats, Fish, Poultry, Eggs Use digital food thermometer to maintain coolness. If in doubt, throw it out.
Open the Fridge as little as possible to preserve temperature. Perishables should be kept at 40 degrees. Only keep items in fridge which need to be refrigerated. Use extra space for ice bags.
During the Storm Stay inside and away from windows and glass doors Close all interior doors Keep curtains and blinds closed Get to a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level. Lie under a table or other sturdy object
Marina after the flood waters
Dont Forget about the Pets! The calmer you are, the calmer your pet will be. Speak in a calm, soothing voice to your pet. Have backpack of pet essentials handy If you feed pet canned food, be sure you have manual can opener 2-3 Extra gallons water for pet Any Medication pet needs Favorite toys & bedding Picture Source: Moon Stars and Paper Leash for dogs, carrier and litter box for cats
Safety during Power Outage Source: Happy Weeble Unplug major appliances to protect them from a power surge Leave a light turned on so you know when power is restored. Refuel heaters, lamps, and generators outside, and stay away from any flames or sparks. Wipe up fuel spills immediately. Avoid downed power lines or sparking equipment. Never remove debris that's within 10 feet of a power line. Prevent children from carrying candles or oil lamps. Keep flashlights in every room
Source: Rebuilding Lakeshore
Family Fun without Electricity Play Board Games Tell Stories Use Flashlights to make shadow Puppets After storm, take a walk or ride Play card games with real cards Work a jigsaw puzzle together Make a scrapbook Clean out junk drawer Build indoor fort with blankets and chairs
When returning Home Bring necessities, such as food and water, with you when you return Watch for snakes and other animals possibly forced into your home by flood waters. Avoid roads covered by water and/or debris, and avoid downed power lines. Wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing during any cleaning Avoid skin contact with flood waters
Source: When the Clouds Burst
Music : Rain End by Michael Studard Resources: http://firstaid.about.com/od/emergencypreparation/bb/06_hurricane.htm http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/29/health/hurricane-power-outage/index.html https://www.aepohio.com/outages/faq/OutageSafetyTips.aspx http://www.dom.com/storm-center/tips-for-your-safety.jsp http://www.weather.com/safety/hurricanes/hurricanes-safety-after-2012 http://hurricanesafety.org/

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Hurricane Preparation And Safety

  • 2. Hurricane Prep and Safety How to prepare your home and family for a big storm Safety during a hurricane Coping with power outages Dont forget about the pets! What to do after the storm
  • 3. Hierarchy of Hurricane Preparedness If told to Evacuate, DO IT! If staying, stay safe Maintain Calm with what you during Kids and pets will need storm
  • 4. Leave as Early as Possible if Evacuating to avoid traffic jams
  • 5. or the Storm H om ef ping your Prep Remove loose and damaged limbs from trees Secure and brace external doors Board up and tape external windows Bring in all yard furniture and plants Secure any heavy lawn equipment. Check on neighbors Sandbag low lying areas if floods likely
  • 6. Fill Bathtub with Water before the storm
  • 7. What to take with you when you evacuate 2 to 3 gallons water per person prescription medications first aid kit Vital documents (driver's license, passport, social security cards, insurance information, tax records, birth and marriage certificates) Flashlights with extra batteries hand crank or battery-powered radio cell phone, extra cell battery road maps and phone numbers Hurricane Survival Kit cash ( small bills and change ) bedrolls or sleeping bags IF STAYING HOME, MAKE Food, water, carrier and supplies for SURE TO HAVE THESE pets ITEMS ON HAND TOO! List of phone numbers on paper in case cell goes out.
  • 8. Foods to Stock up on Before Storm Peanut Butter Fresh Fruit Bread Lunch Meat Cheese Sticks Bagged Ice Bottled Water Canned Protein Powdered Milk Picture Source Mom's Recipes and More Condiments
  • 9. Refrigerated Food Safety Fridge will keep food cold for up to 4 hours after power goes out. After that, move perishables to cooler with ice Milk, Dairy, Meats, Fish, Poultry, Eggs Use digital food thermometer to maintain coolness. If in doubt, throw it out.
  • 10. Open the Fridge as little as possible to preserve temperature. Perishables should be kept at 40 degrees. Only keep items in fridge which need to be refrigerated. Use extra space for ice bags.
  • 11. During the Storm Stay inside and away from windows and glass doors Close all interior doors Keep curtains and blinds closed Get to a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level. Lie under a table or other sturdy object
  • 12. Marina after the flood waters
  • 13. Dont Forget about the Pets! The calmer you are, the calmer your pet will be. Speak in a calm, soothing voice to your pet. Have backpack of pet essentials handy If you feed pet canned food, be sure you have manual can opener 2-3 Extra gallons water for pet Any Medication pet needs Favorite toys & bedding Picture Source: Moon Stars and Paper Leash for dogs, carrier and litter box for cats
  • 14. Safety during Power Outage Source: Happy Weeble Unplug major appliances to protect them from a power surge Leave a light turned on so you know when power is restored. Refuel heaters, lamps, and generators outside, and stay away from any flames or sparks. Wipe up fuel spills immediately. Avoid downed power lines or sparking equipment. Never remove debris that's within 10 feet of a power line. Prevent children from carrying candles or oil lamps. Keep flashlights in every room
  • 16. Family Fun without Electricity Play Board Games Tell Stories Use Flashlights to make shadow Puppets After storm, take a walk or ride Play card games with real cards Work a jigsaw puzzle together Make a scrapbook Clean out junk drawer Build indoor fort with blankets and chairs
  • 17. When returning Home Bring necessities, such as food and water, with you when you return Watch for snakes and other animals possibly forced into your home by flood waters. Avoid roads covered by water and/or debris, and avoid downed power lines. Wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing during any cleaning Avoid skin contact with flood waters
  • 18. Source: When the Clouds Burst
  • 19. Music : Rain End by Michael Studard Resources: http://firstaid.about.com/od/emergencypreparation/bb/06_hurricane.htm http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/29/health/hurricane-power-outage/index.html https://www.aepohio.com/outages/faq/OutageSafetyTips.aspx http://www.dom.com/storm-center/tips-for-your-safety.jsp http://www.weather.com/safety/hurricanes/hurricanes-safety-after-2012 http://hurricanesafety.org/