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Preseason Preparedness

The hurricane season is from June 1 through November 30th. There are several basic precautions you should take before each hurricane season begins. Check these items off as you complete them.

• Learn the storm surge history and possibilities in your area.

• Know the elevation of your property.

• Know the evacuation zone in which you live.

• Decide on a destination ahead of time and make sure everyone knows that destination.

• Have a point of contact (telephone number) away from the danger area where relatives can call to check on you, i.e., relative or friend.

• Review your insurance policies, homeowners does not cover flood damage.

• Purchase flood insurance from your agent.

• Take an inventory of your personal property for insurance and/or tax deduction reasons and keep it in a safe place. If possible take pictures or video your belongings.

• Keep your immunizations for tetanus and typhoid up to date.

• Make sure your house is in good repair, especially the roof and windows.

• Trim back dead wood from trees.

• Make sure you have a good portable radio, several flashlights, spare batteries and bulbs.

• Buy materials to board your windows and doors. Have it cut to size and identified as to where it will be used before hand.

• Purchase a can of lime to sterilize garbage and refuse.

• Keep family car in good repair.

• Keep important papers, pictures and keepsakes in a box ready to move on short notice.

Prepare a Personal Evacuation Plan

Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit

A disaster supply kit should include, but not be limited to, the following:

Water, Food, First Aid Kit, Non-Prescription Drugs, Tools and Supplies, Sanitation, Clothing and Bedding, Special Items, Items for Baby, Items for Adults, Entertainment, Important Family Documents, and an Emergency Car Kit

How to Prepare for High Winds

Hurricane Tracking Charts

The following downloadable tracking charts are from the

NWS Hurricane Awareness web page

Atlantic - Color (1.7 MB pdf)

Atlantic - Black and White (0.9 MB pdf)

Atlantic (0.7 MB pdf)