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refrigerator or freezer, consider filling plastic containers with water, leaving about an inch of space inside each one. (Remember, water expands as it freezes, so it is important to leave room in the container for the expanded water.) Place the containers in the refrigerator and freezer. This chilled or frozen water will help keep food cold for several hours if the power goes out.
Fill your bathtub with water to use for toilet flushing in case water services are unavailable following - the storm.
Bring in garbage cans, lawn furniture and other items that could blow away.
Fill your car’s gas tank. Functional gas stations will be in short supply in a power outage.
If heavy rains occur
Be aware that floods are deceptive. Avoid already-flooded areas. Floodwaters that are above your knees are dangerous. Turn around and go back to higher ground.
If you find floodwaters on the road while driving, turn around and find an alternate route. The road could be washed out and rapidly rising water could lift your car and carry it away.
After the storm
Listen to your local radio stations for official disaster relief information and instructions.
Prepare to be without power, telephone or any outside service for a week or more.
Watch out for downed power lines, weakened structures, rodents and snakes, and avoid standing water.
Avoid drinking tap water unless officials say it is safe to do so. Eat only foods you are absolutely sure are safe.
Be extra careful when han
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