Hurricane Season ► June 1st though November 30

WATCH   &   WARNING

WATCH means Hurricane conditions are possible in a specified area, usually within 36 hours.

WARNING means Hurricane conditions are expected in a specified area usually within 24 hours.

What To Do When A Hurricane Watch is issued
♦Listen to the Radio or local TV station for up-to-date storm information.
♦Prepare to bring inside any lawn furniture, trash cans, hanging plants, or anything that can be picked up by the wind.
♦Prepare to cover all windows of your home. If shutters have not been installed, use plywood to cover the windows. Tape will not prevent windows from breaking, so taping windows is not recommended.
♦Fill your car's gas tank.
♦Recheck manufactured home home tie-downs.
♦Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water, and medications.

What To Do When A Hurricane Warning Is Issued
♦Listen to the advice of local officials, and leave if they tell you to do so.
♦Complete preparation activities.
♦If you are NOT advised to evacuate, stay indoors, away from windows.
♦Do not relax when a "calm" occurs, the storm is not over. The worst part of the storm will happen once the "eye' of the storm has passed, and winds start to blow from the opposite direction. Trees, shrubs, buildings, and other objects damaged by the first part of the storm can be completely destroyed after the "calm".

When The Hurricane Is Over
♦Keep listening to Radio and local TV for up-to-date info and instructions.
♦If you were evacuated, return home only when local officials tell you it is safe.
♦Immediately inspect your home for damage.
♦Use flashlights in the dark; DO NOT USE CANDLES!

Call the Red Cross 704 633-3854 for more information on Disaster Preparedness at Ìhome  Ìwork  Ìschool Ìin your car,or where ever you and/or your family may be.

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