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Plan Ahead What Do To In Advance Keep copies of important papers in a high-and-dry location. Papers to keep in safe storage: Insurance Policies - life, homeowners/renters, etc. Proof of Ownership of any property and belongings. Stock and Bond Certificates. These may be needed to be sold for quick cash after the storm. Know your evacuation routes. Know what you can take with you into a shelter. Pets and alcohol are NOT allowed. When your location is under a hurricane watch. Announcement of threat. Residents should monitor weather conditions and be ready to take action Check that you have enough cash for an extended period of time. Automatic Teller machines may be down or out of cash. Check supplies: Radio with batteries Candles Matches Flashlights with extra batteries Full tank of gas in all vehicles. Check tires and windshield wipers. Non-perishable food Drinking water Lumber - protection for windows Set refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Don't open the doors unless necessary. When your location is under a hurricane warning. Dangerous weather effects are expected in 24 hours or less Stay tuned to your radio or other weather information source. If you live on a barrier island, prepare to evacuate. Sterilize bathtub with bleach, rinse and fill with supply of fresh drinking water. Preparing Your Boat If possible, move your boat to a safe location. Remove all loose gear. Steady boat by filling bilges with 6-8 inches of water. Park the boat low to the ground and against a building on the lee side of of the approaching storm. If you can't move the boat, double or triple the number of ropes tying it down and batten down all hatches. Preparing Your House Secure garage doors using braces and heavier hinges. Cover the outside with plywood using screws that are at least 1 1/2 inches long and 1/4 in diameter. Secure or bring indoors all outdoor items that maybe blown away and become projectiles. Use storm shutters or plywood to protect windows. Plywood needs to be screwed into the wood or metal frame securely. Take down any canvas awnings. Install hurricane clips at the trusses of the roof if the house does not already have them. This can be installed by the homeowner or by a contractor. Contact your contractor for the correct size of clips. If you own an in-ground pool, fill the pool all the way. Pools can be pushed out of heavily saturated ground just from the pressure! If you live in a manufactured home, check the tie downs and leave immediately when warnings are issued. Back To Hurricane Page