Hurricane

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Before a Hurricane

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During a Hurricane

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  • During the storm, stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors. Because of the strong winds associated with a hurricane, flying debris and falling trees are possible. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • Seek shelter in an interior area of your home and refrain from going outside; winds often pick up strength as the eye of the storm passes. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • Stay inside and away from windows, skylights and glass doors. Find a safe area in your home (an interior room, a closet or bathroom on the lower level). http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purpose such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other larger containers with water. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • If you lose power, turn off major appliances such as the air conditioner and water heater to reduce damage. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • If your power goes out during a storm, keep your fridge door closed! It will keep cold for about 4 hours unopened. http://ow.ly/XoZeM

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  • During the storm, stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • Hurricane winds can cause flying debris and down trees. Stay indoors. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • Shelter in an interior area of your home and don’t go outside; winds often pick up strength as the eye of the storm passes.
  • Ensure a supply of water cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other larger containers w/ water. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • If you lose power, turn off major appliances such as the air conditioner and water heater to reduce damage. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • If your power goes out during a storm, keep your fridge door closed! It will keep cold for about 4 hours unopened. http://ow.ly/XoZeM
  • During the storm, remember to continue monitoring the radio or TV for updates. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m

 

After a Hurricane

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  • Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and fast-moving water can sweep your vehicle away. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • Avoid flood water as it may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines and may hide dangerous debris or places where the ground is washed away. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • Do what you can to prevent further damage to your property, (e.g., putting a tarp on a damaged roof), as insurance may not cover additional damage that occurs after the storm. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
  • If you lost power, discard any perishable food that has been above 40°F for two hours or more http://ow.ly/Lpmn301nbFp
  • Exercise caution when using gas-powered appliances. Learn the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/weather/CarbonMonoxidePoisoning.htm

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