Are You Prepared For A Hurricane?

These pages (provided in Adobe PDF format) will provide you with information that will be helpful in making preparations for an approaching storm as well as some tips to help you after the storm. You may want to download and print these files now, as you may not have power if a storm is approaching. Most files are under 10K unless otherwise specified.

• General Information About Hurricanes
  • Hurricane Survelliance and Forecasting
  • Areas at Risk for Hurricanes
  • Glossary of Commonly Used Hurricane Terms
  • The Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale
• Protecting Your Home from Hurricane Winds (2,022 K)
• Electrical Generators: Precautions and FAQs
• Safe Rooms: General Information on In Home Shelter
• Before a Storm: Tips, Precautions and Information
  • Protecting Valuable Records
  • Hurricane Checklist for Boaters
  • Hurricane Supply List
  • Emergency Food Supplies
  • Shelter Supplies Kit
  • Drinking Water: Storing and Purifying
  • Sanitation and Hygiene: Staying Clean and Healthy in an Emergency Situation
  • Pets: What to Do Before, During and After a Storm
• During a Storm: Tips, Precautions and Information
• After a Storm: Tips, Precautions and Information
  • Refrigerated and Frozen Food
  • Contaminate Foods: What to Keep, What to Toss, What to Do
  • Cleanup and Repair After a Storm
  • Checking Buildings for Damage: Precautions, Flood and Wind Damage
  • Checking and Restoring Electrical Services
  • Finding and Repairing Leaks in Roofs
  • How to Make an Insurance Claim After a Storm
• Useful Web Sites