How do you prepare for a storm?
Download Article Show Download Article Hurricane season can be a nerve-racking time for everyone. Hurricanes are not only a concern for those whose homes are in the path of one, but for relatives and friends who may worry about those in the storm’s path. Preparedness is essential for dealing with the physical challenges of hurricane season, and it will help you and your loved ones keep peace of mind.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To prepare for a hurricane, plan for an evacuation in advance. Look up your designated evacuation route and shelter, and make a plan for each member of your household, including children, people with disabilities, and pets. Stock your home with emergency supplies, including enough food and water for a few days, flashlights, a first-aid kit, prescription medications, flares, and hygiene products. Keep some supplies in your vehicle in case of an evacuation, and make sure your vehicle has at least a half tank of gas. You should also take steps to protect your home and minimize damage from high winds and flooding. Move loose, lightweight objects, like outdoor furniture and trash cans, indoors. Cut back or remove trees that could potentially fall on your home. Clear gutters and drains of debris, and consider installing check valves in your sewer lines so floodwater doesn’t back up into the drains. Store important documents in a waterproof container to protect them from damage. Check your property insurance policy to see if it covers flooding and consider buying flood insurance if it doesn’t. You should also sign up for local emergency alerts and warnings so you can stay informed before, during, and after a hurricane. By preparing in advance and taking the necessary precautions, you can keep you and your family safe when a hurricane hits. To learn how to make a family plan to stay safe during a hurricane, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 598,459 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How does one prepare for or stay safe during the storm?Staying at Home
Determine your best protection for high winds and flooding. Take shelter in a designated storm shelter or an interior room for high winds. Stay away from glass windows and doors. Move to higher ground before flooding begins.
Why is it important to be prepared if there is a storm?The need to prepare is real:
Local responders may not be able to reach you immediately, or they may need to focus their efforts elsewhere. You should know how to respond to severe weather or any disaster that could occur in your area - hurricanes, earthquakes, extreme cold, flooding, or terrorism.
What happens before a storm?Air moving away from the partial vacuum gets pulled back – so the area in front of the storm experiences a calm. Hence the calm before the storm. Most thunderstorms, though, don't start with a calm. That's because most are actually clusters of storms with complex wind patterns.
What are the steps of a storm?The developing, mature, and dissipating stages of a thunderstorm. Most thunderstorms form in three stages: the developing stage, when storm clouds form; the mature stage, when the storm is fully formed; and the dissipating stage, when the storm weakens and breaks apart.
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