Home Preparation Manual

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.

• General Information About Hurricanes
• Hurricane Survelliance and Forecasting
• Areas at Risk for Hurricanes
• The Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale
• Protecting Your Home from Hurricane Winds
• Safe Rooms: General Information on In Home Shelter
• Hurricane Checklist for Boaters
• 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