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Before a Hurricane
- During a hurricane know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay. https://www.vaemergency.gov/know-your-zone/
- Do you have a disaster supply kit? Remember to include a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate. http://ow.ly/xwhT303kCn2
- During a hurricane if you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads. Learn about other items that should be in your supply kit: http://ow.ly/Rnrk303kPgs
- Purchase a portable generator or install a generator for use during power outages. Remember to keep generators and other alternate power/heat sources outside, at least 20 feet away from windows and doors and protected from moisture; and NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging a generator into a wall outlet.
- Plan ahead: run errands (and don’t forget emergency supplies) now so that you don’t have to drive once the storm starts. #HurricanePrep
- Portable generators can cause carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrical shock/electrocution or fire. See tips at http://bit.ly/2dUMXAa
- Freeze a bag of water to keep fridge temps lower if the power goes out! https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/severe-weather-preparedness/food-safety/
- Be mindful of charging your mobile devices before a storm approaches. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/severe-weather-preparedness/preparing-your-emergency-supply-kit/
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- During a hurricane if you are ordered to evacuate, know local hurricane evacuation route(s) & where you can stay. http://ow.ly/ePZQ303kOhz
- Do you have a disaster supply kit? Know what to include: http://ow.ly/xwhT303kCn2
- During a hurricane if you are not in an area evacuated have a plan in case you lose power and water http://ow.ly/Rnrk303kPgs
- Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, trim or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you & your property safe
- Portable generators can cause carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrical shock/electrocution or fire. See tips at 1.usa.gov/1bDt5HR
- Freeze a bag of water to keep fridge temps lower if the power goes out! https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/weather/FoodSafety.htm
- Be mindful of charging your mobile devices before a storm approaches https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/Weather/SevereWeather.htm
- Before a hurricane, make a family emergency communication plan. http://ow.ly/uXko303kP8G
- Know the difference between a hurricane watch and hurricane warning. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
- Download the Ready Virginia app to receive emergency notifications. http://ow.ly/muAw303mamP
During a Hurricane
- 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
- 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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- Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. 6 inches of moving water can knock you down http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
- Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Fast-moving water can sweep your vehicle away. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
- Avoid flood water. It may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
- Do what you can to prevent further damage to your property such as putting a tarp on a damaged roof. 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
- After a Hurricane: check-in with family and friends by texting or using social media. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
- Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
- Watch out for debris and downed power lines. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m
- Photograph the damage to your property in order to assist in filing an insurance claim. http://ow.ly/sN5n303kP3m