Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause lots of damage if you are not prepared. Here are a few useful tips to keep you and your family safe during a hurricane. If a hurricane is coming, evacuate the area. Go somewhere that you will be safe. Have a emergency kit ready just in case you cannot evacuate the area. It should include a flashlight, a radio, extra food, water, and extra batteries for the flashlight and radio.                       

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Do's and Don'ts

If a Hurricane Watch or Warning has been issued in your area, here are some does and don’ts. DO keep a TV on to watch if the Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a HURRICANE WARNING. If this happens, DON’T panic. DO have a plan at the ready. Go to a safe place. Usually, meteorologists (a weather man or woman) will tell you about 1 to 2 weeks in advance. Board up your house and take your pets to an animal refuge. They will be safe there. In case the refuge is full, you should have a backup plan for your pets too. Once the hurricane is upon you, DON’T go outside if there are strong winds. Sometimes things can blow into your face, hurting you. DO alert other family members and friends where you will be staying so they can they won’t worry about you as much. DO have multiple places to stay at incase your first choice is full. These are some handy tips for dealing with hurricanes.