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Hurricane Safety To Do List

When a Hurricane Watch is Announced

Prepare your emergency hurricane safety kit
Pack an evacuation kit of warm clothes, strong shoes, valuables, and important papers to go with your emergency kit
Put wooden or plastic outdoor furniture inside with other loose items
Pick up children from school if authorities instruct you to
Check on neighbors to make sure they are preparing too

Taking Action

When a Hurricane Warning is Issued
TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY

Park vehicles under sturdy shelter
Remain indoors with any pets

When the Hurricane Strikes

Listen to your battery radio for updates
Stay inside the strongest part of the building (cellars, bathrooms, hallways) and keep emergency kits with you
If the building starts to break up, protect yourself with mattresses, rugs, or blankets under a solid table or bench. Find a solid fixture to hang onto (water pipe)
If driving, park the vehicle away from trees, bodies of water, and power lines. Stay in the vehicle

Hurricane Safety Emergency Kit

Build an Emergency Kit An emergency hurricane safety kit will help you keep your family safe and healthy in the event of a disaster. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends having at least two-weeks’ worth of the following supplies:

Water, one gallon per person for both drinking and sanitation
Food, non-perishables (refer to Generac’s Hurricane Preparation Shopping List) and a manual can opener for food
First Aid kit
Moist towelettes, and garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

Other Supplies:

Battery-powered or hand crank radio, and a NOAA weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
Wrench and pliers to turn off utilities
Cell phone and portable charger

Staying Safe

After the Hurricane

Listen to your radio for local warnings and announcements
Don’t go outside until the authorities announce the all-clear
Check for gas leaks
Do not use electrical appliances if wet
Beware of damaged power lines, buildings, trees and floodwaters

DO NOT enter floodwaters.
Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you over. A foot of moving water can move a car.

Hurricane Pet Care

Hurricane Safety Tips for Pets

Make a Plan
Decide a plan of action and stick to it. If a hurricane is in your area, will you stay home, go to a relative’s house, or drop off your pet at a friend’s house? If you decide to stay home, keep your eyes and ears on the news for any evacuation notices. Pick an inner room in your house ahead of time to keep supplies and emergency kits.

Emergency Kits for Pets

3 days of food and water (can opener if needed)
1 weeks' worth of medication
Pet carrier/ kennel
Extra leash
Photo of you and your pet together to prove ownership
Pet ID Tags, rabies vaccination tag, and collar
Medical records or vaccinations - you may need to show these to be let into a pet friendly shelter
Talk to your vet about getting a pet microchip.

Staying Home
If you are staying home, keep your pet on a leash or in a kennel at all times. They are protected in a kennel and a leash prevents them from getting separated from you.

Rescue Alert Sticker
A rescue alert sticker on your door can help rescue workers know if there are pets inside your home with you.
If you evacuate, be sure to cross out the sticker and write "EVACUATED" so the rescuers know you and your pets are safe.

Coming Home
Slowly re-introduce your pet to your home. A disheveled house may cause stress and debris may be harmful if your pet eats it.

Hurricane Preparedness Guide Download

Please Download our Hurricane Preparedness Guide for more information.

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