Hurricanes
How to Survive a Hurricane
The best and easiest way to survive a hurricane is to just get the heck out of town. Just leave. There really is no excuse anyone should ever be killed by a hurricane. There is so much advanced warning there really is no reason to not get out of the way. Yes we would all like to protect our stuff and it’s a major inconvenience to leave and board everything up but is it really worth risking your life or even that of your family? Listen to authorities, follow evacuation signs and take you and your family out of town. Great time to go camping!!!
As always the best way to survive and crisis is to have a plan. Hurricanes no longer sneak up on us then there is no excuse to not have a plan to get out or hunker down. The best choice is always to get out whenever possible. Nothing can happen to you if you aren’t where the hurricane is. If you do make the poor decision to hunker down it is always better to have a plan. Since a Hurricane can hit a much larger area help can take a little longer to reach you and others who need it. The larger the area affected, the more people needed to provide help and the more people to help. Also there is no telling how damaged emergency services facilities might be so you must be able to provide for you and your family a little longer if need be. Typically in a hurricane disaster you will be without electricity, clean water and your shelter is probably going to have some issues with it as well. If you are expecting power and water to be out for very long then sanitation might be something you need to think about as well.
Evacuation Guidelines According to FEMA
| Always: | If time permits: |
| Keep a full tank of gas in your car if an evacuation seems likely. Gas stations may be closed during emergencies and unable to pump gas during power outages. Plan to take one car per family to reduce congestion and delay. | Gather your disaster supplies kit. |
| Make transportation arrangements with friends or your local government if you do not own a car. | Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that provides some protection, such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and a cap. |
| Listen to a battery-powered radio and follow local evacuation instructions. | Secure your home: Close and lock doors and windows. Unplug electrical equipment, such as radios and televisions, and small appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. Leave freezers and refrigerators plugged in unless there is a risk of flooding. |
| Gather your family and go if you are instructed to evacuate immediately. | Let others know where you are going. |
| Leave early enough to avoid being trapped by severe weather. | |
| Follow recommended evacuation routes. Do not take shortcuts; they may be blocked. | |
| Be alert for washed-out roads and bridges. Do not drive into flooded areas. | |
| Stay away from downed power lines. |
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