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preparedness information.
If you live in a flood-prone area, identify where to go if you are told to evacuate and the safest route to get there. If there is a flood, you may only have minutes to get to safety. Choose several places — a friend’s home in another town, a motel or a shelter. Remember, public shelters and many motels don’t allow pets in their facilities.
Get ready for a possible power outage by gathering a minimum one-week supply of foods that don’t require refrigeration or cooking, such as canned goods, as well as bottled water, flashlights with extra batteries, a first-aid kit and battery-powered radio. If you need to evacuate, make sure you can consolidate these items into a portable “go” kit, like a backpack or duffel bag.
Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio for National Weather Service reports and severe weather warnings.
Cut dead trees and limbs that could fall on your home.
If your home or business is in a flood-prone area, make sure you have a current flood insurance policy (not typically part of a standard insurance policy). A 30-day waiting period is generally required to purchase flood insurance, so take time now to visit your insurance agent to learn more.
Take pictures of your property before the storm to help validate your claim and remember to take your policies with you if you need to evacuate.
When a hurricane
is approaching
Listen to your local radio and TV stations for updated storm information. A hurricane or flood watch means possible danger. If the danger increases, a hurricane or flood warning will be issued.
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