How to be a Hurricane Survivor Why Should Your Family Prepare

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How to be a Hurricane Survivor! Why Should
Your Family Prepare?
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• Be aware and knowledgeable about the risks.
• Learn what to do before, during and after a major
  emergency or disaster. Based upon where you live,
  you may need to make important decisions in
  advance about how your family will handle an
  emergency situation.
• Develop a checklist that will help you create a
  disaster plan based upon your familys needs.
• Establish and maintain a Family Disaster Supply
  Kit.

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BEFORE A HURRICANE THREATENS

• How Safe Is Your Home?
• Take a Regular Inventory of Your Property
• Do You Have Adequate Insurance?
• Do You Have an Out-Of-State Family Contact?
• What About Family Pets?
• Family Members Must Plan Together
• Build a FAMILY DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT

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DURING A HURRICANE WATCH

• Portable Radio with Fresh Batteries
• Flashlights, Lanterns and Matches
• Full Tank of Gasoline
• Canned Goods and Non-Perishable Foods
• Containers for Drinking Water
• Materials for Protecting Windows and Doors

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DURING A HURRICANE WARNING

• Prepare for High Winds
• Move Boats on Trailers Close to House
• Store Valuables and Personal Papers
• Prepare for Storm Surge, Tornadoes Flooding

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IF YOU MUST EVACUATE

• Implement Your Evacuation Plan
• Lock Windows and Doors
• Carry Along Survival Supplies
• Keep Important Items with You at All Times
• Go to a Shelter
• Evacuation Route to Safety if You Must Leave

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VDOT Hampton RoadsEvacuation Plan
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Phase One Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton
York Co.
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Phase Two Chesapeake Portsmouth Newport
News Suffolk
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CITY SHELTERS
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IF YOU OR YOUR FAMILY STAYS AT HOME

• Stay Indoors and Away from Windows and Glass
  Doors
• Remain Calm
• Protect Property
• Keep a Continuous Communications Watch

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AFTER A HURRICANE

• Beware of Outdoor Hazards
• Loss of Electric Power
• Telephone Cellular Phone Communications
• Guard Against Spoiled Food
• Do Not Use Water Until Safe
• Take Extra Precautions to Prevent Fire
• Take Steps to Protect Property

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A CHECK LIST FOR SURVIVAL

• List and photograph or videotape valuable
  property.
• Review the status of your automobile, flood, home
  owners or renters insurance overages.
• Take a First Aid and CPR course or refresher.
• Identify primary and alternate evacuation routes
  to a safe location.
• Discuss your family's plans for a disaster.
• Assemble a family Disaster Supply Kit (see
  checklist on page 8) and store it in safe room,
  preferably in the room you will go to if a
  hurricane hits.
• Identify an out-of-state relative or friend as
  your family contact.
• Learn the storm history and elevation of your
  area to determine if evacuation would be
  necessary contact your local Emergency Management
  Agency for guidance.
• Prepare an emergency plan for family members and
  those who are elderly, who have disabilities or
  have special needs.
• Make provisions for pets in case of an
  evacuation. Pets are not allowed in shelters.
• Learn how to turn off utilities in case you need
  to evacuate.
• Contact your children's schools or day care
  centers to find out about their emergency plans.
• Learn what to do before, during, and after a
  hurricane.

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Hurricane Tips

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BEFORE THE STORM

• Evaluate your home's risk to withstand flood
  waters and high winds.
• Be familiar with evacuation routes, prepare to
  leave in advance.
• Consider evacuating to a family or friends home
  out of the hazard area.
• Consider evacuating to a hotel out of the hazard
  area.
• Know the location of emergency shelters.
• Make arrangements for family pets, shelters
  cannot accept pets.
• Clearly mark all electrical breakers, gas and
  water shut offs.
• Evaluate your homeowners / renters insurance
  coverage.
• Evaluate the need for a separate policy for flood
  insurance.
• Install reinforcements to windows, double doors
  and garage doors.
• Remove / secure all outdoor furniture, toys,
  trashcans, etc.
• Remove dead limbs from trees surrounding your
  home.
• Secure all recreational trailers and boats.
• Assemble adequate emergency supplies such as
  water, food, medications.
• Maintain a battery operated radio, flashlights
  and fresh supply of batteries.

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DURING THE STORM

• Closely monitor radio, TV and National Weather
  Service for official information. (162.550 for
  our area)
• All citizens living in mobile homes or flood
  prone areas -- EVACUATE!
• Notify neighbors and family members if you plan
  to evacuate.
• If not evacuating, stay inside in an interior
  room away from all windows.
• Turn your refrigerator to maximum cold, and open
  only when necessary.
• Unplug all non-essential appliances.
• Fill bathtub and any available clean containers
  with water.
• Turn off utilities if instructed to do so by the
  authorities.

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AFTER THE STORM

• Continue to monitor radio and TV for official
  information.
• If you evacuated, wait until your area is
  officially declared safe to re-enter.
• Utilize the "Buddy System", check on neighbors
  and the elderly.
• Do not drive into flood areas.
• Check gas, water and electrical lines for damage.
  
• Do not drink or use tap water until it has been
  tested for contamination.
• In the absence of electricity, use flashlights
  not candles to inspect for damage.
• Use telephone only to report life threatening
  emergencies.