you won't make it hurricane-proof. Nor do these measures guarantee your safety. Take these
additional steps to protect yourself and your family as fully as possible:
*Become familiar with your community's disaster preparedness plans and create a family
plan. Identify escape routes from your home and neighborhood and designate an emergency
meeting place for your family to reunite if you become separated. Also establish a contact
point to communicate with concerned relatives.
*Put together an emergency kit that includes a three-day supply of drinking water and food
you don't have to refrigerate or cook; first aid supplies; a portable NOAA weather radio; a
wrench and other basic tools; a flashlight; work gloves; emergency cooking equipment;
portable lanterns; fresh batteries for each piece of equipment; clothing; blankets; baby items;
prescription medications; extra car and house keys; extra eyeglasses; credit cards and cash;
important documents, including insurance policies.
*Move anything in your yard that can become flying debris inside your house or garage before
a storm strikes.
If a hurricane threatens, follow weather and news reports so you know how much danger
you're facing. Obey evacuation orders from local authorities.
