Hurricane Tips

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Procedures that can be implemented quickly and easily.
  • Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones.
  • If you are not advised to evacuate, locate the safest area in your home. Usually rooms away from windows such as closets, bathrooms and interior hallways offer the best protection.
  • Stock up on non-perishable supplies and assemble an emergency supply kit.
  • Keep your vehicles filled with gas.
  • Determine escape routes from your home as well as places to meet.
  • Designate an out-of-state friend or family member as a contact. This will ensure all your family members have a single point of contact.
  • Make plans now for your pets in case of evacuation.
  • Hurricane-proof your RV. There are several things you can do to protect your RV from hurricane damage, including: tightening all seals and seams to keep water out; closing and locking all windows and vents; emptying all water tanks to keep pollutants from backing up into the RV; disconnecting your RV from any power sources; removing all valuable documents, electronics, jewelry and other items from your RV, and moving it to a safe location. You'll also want to photograph the inside and outside of your RV for future reference.
Having a solid plan in place can make severe weather events, like hurricanes, less scary. For detailed information about how to prepare for hurricane season, visit the National Hurricane Center's website. 

(Above courtesy of Geico)

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