During a Hurricane

If you have evacuated, then you should be safe and secure somewhere. But most people ride out the storm in their homes. Find the safest room in the house to take cover when the storm gets bad. An interior closet would be a good place to be. A bathroom might be a good place also, if it has no windows or exterior doors. The nearer to the center of the house the better. Find some way to reinforce the door to keep the wind out. And take food, drinks and your personal kits with you into the room. Turn off the electricity. The storm could last up to 12 hours. Keep a battery operated radio with you so you’ll know what’s going on outside. You might also consider some games or books. Even after it grows quiet outside, you will need to stay put for awhile. The eye of the hurricane is probably passing over. If you venture outside you could get in trouble. The “eye wall” surrounding the calm eye typically has the strongest wind and soon will hit. Stay calm, and help other family members to do the same.

• Get into a safe room without windows.
• An interior closet or bathroom is a good place to be.
• Take your Survival Kit (72 hours or 3 days) in the room with you.
• Stay calm during the storm and help family to do the same.