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Article Series: Hurricanes
Hurricane Facts, Tips and Safety Protocols
Hurricane
Season Precautions
You
will need to take extra precautions this time of the year
for hurricane season - especially if you live
in an area where you are most susceptible. This is true of
those who live near the Gulf of Mexico or for those who live
along the Atlantic coast.
One precaution you will need to take during hurricane season
is to make sure all your property shed doors are closed. This
will decrease the changes of the doors of these sheds blowing
off their hinges and becoming projectiles. In addition, you
will want to make sure you firmly secure tall garden plants
with a stake. This will help decrease the change that they
will be uprooted.
Another safety tip for vehicle
owners is to make sure that
you do not park your car under a tree. Besides, you could be
driving home when a hurricane strikes. In addition, when you
know that a storm will hit, or you hear of a hurricane warning,
make sure you bring in all flags and awnings.
Before
a hurricane all ornaments such as gazing balls and seasonal
decorations must be removed. Otherwise, these
could be danger to your selves or others. In addition, your
pool covers should be secure. In addition, harvest as much
of your vegetables from your garden as possible.
If you live on a steep
slope or near water you will need to
prepare for possible erosion problems. You will need to know
what way the water would pass through your yard, and prepare
an evacuation procedure ahead of time. In addition, you will
want to remove any items of value from your yard where the
water would most hit.
An additional important precaution you will need to heed before
a hurricane is to prepare yourself a first aid kit. This would
include extra medications, bandages, emergency phone numbers,
and extra cell phone, cash, and anything else you can fit in
it.
Other
items that you may want to gather together in the event
of a hurricane would be some bottles of water, important documents
(driver’s license, social security cards, insurance information,
tax records, birth and marriage certificates), and a flashlight.
You would also make use of a battery-powered radio in a time
like this.
You may even want to consider packing a suitcase for each
member of your family to take with you in case of a hurricane
evacuation. This bag would include any personal items and clothing
that you may need.
If it is hurricane season and you are wondering whether or
not you should evacuate there is one way you can find out.
For example, you can listen to weather broadcasts and wait
for a direction to evacuate. You also can evacuate if you live
on the coast, in a floodplain, near a river, or near an inland
waterway.
If
you live in a mobile home and you hear of a possibility of
a hurricane you should leave that home and find more
secure cover. It is wise to arrange this emergency shelter
spot ahead of time. It could be a local hurricane relief center,
a relative’s home, or another building that you may own that
is not located in the area.
You will also want to evacuate the scene of a hurricane if
you live a high-rise building, or a temporary building structure
(such as a tent). If you just feel you may be in danger it
may be necessary to evacuate as well. Again, it is wise to
have an evacuation plan before hurricane season hits.
Additional tips can be found if you read other articles such
as this, and you can visit websites such as the one from FEMA
if you need more information. The more prepared you are for
a disaster the better off you will be.
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