Be aware of your surrounding area. Prepare your medications. Make sure you know how to store drugs in case the power goes out for a few days. For example, some common medications and treatments like amoxicillin and insulin can be put in sandwich bags and placed in a cooler on ice so they remain cold without getting wet. If you evacuate, take all your medications with you. Visit an ATM and a gas station. You may not be able to buy gas during a state of emergency, let alone use a credit card when the power goes out.
Keep your pets safe, too Your cats, dogs and other animals need your help and protection during storms. For starters, make sure your pet has identification. If you evacuate your home with a pet, look for pet-friendly hotels, local animal shelters or safe kennels near your temporary lodging. Stay safe during the storm Rough winds, hard rain and flying debris can be frightening.
If you are waiting it out where you live, start by hunkering down in a safe part of your home. Stay away from windows in case of broken, flying glass. Turn your refrigerator to the coldest setting so your food will last longer if the power goes out. Once you are in a safe place, try reaching out to friends and loved ones to let them know you are okay. What to do after the storm Be cautious when returning home or heading outside for the first time after a large storm.
Mold may start to grow in rooms where moisture is present, outdoor debris can be dangerous and broken power lines submerged in water can create electrical hazards. Need Help Now? Preparing During the Pandemic? Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over ocean water and often move toward land.
Hurricanes bring high winds, heavy rain, storm surge rise in water level , flooding and tornadoes. These storms are dangerous and can cause damage to places far inland.
Prepare now so you can stay safe. Make plans to stay safe. Plan to Evacuate. Plan to Shelter Safely.
Get Preparation Tips for the Whole Family. Older Adults. People with Disabilities. Gather Emergency Supplies Gather food, water, and medicine. Go-Kit: 3 days of supplies that you can carry with you. Include backup batteries and chargers for your devices cell phone, CPAP, wheelchair, etc. Stay-at-Home Kit: 2 weeks of supplies.
Stores and pharmacies might be closed. A hurricane or typhoon is a type of tropical cyclone, or severe tropical storm. They form in almost all ocean basins. A typical cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms, and in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth's surface clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes. Parts of the Southwest United States and the Pacific Coast also experience heavy rains and floods each year from hurricanes spawned off Mexico. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. Thousands of households went without electricity for weeks, with many people succumbing to heatstroke in the absence of air conditioning.
Make sure your mobile devices and computer are fully charged. You can also run a bathtub full of water for a large supply of emergency water, in case water supply is interrupted. One way to keep the contents of your fridge cool in a power black out is to freeze PET bottles of water and use these as ice blocks.
Many single-family homes in Japan are built with storm windows. Take pots, plants, and other objects off of your balcony. Typhoon force winds can be strong enough to blow heavy objects off your balcony or right through a window.
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