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WHEN THE SEASON STARTS

When the season starts in June, you need to:
  • Check on alternative cooking facilities if you normally cook with electricity. A camp stove is a possibility.
  • Buy disposable kitchen items so you don't need to use water to wash up.
  • Check to ensure that your baths will hold water, and get new plugs if necessary.
  • Trim your trees and shrubs, especially if they are near to buildings and power lines.

    • THE HURRICANE WATCH

    During the hurricane watch (36 hours to hurricane conditions) you must:
  • Listen continously to the weather forecasts, as hurricanes change direction and speed suddenly
  • Protect your computer data with backup files.
  • Stock up on prescription medications, since pharmacies may be closed after the hurricane.

    • AFTER THE WARNING

    When there is a hurricane warning(24 hours to hurricane conditions) you must:
  • Have extra cash on hand.
  • Remove all pictures, clocks and other hanging articles and store them in a safe place.
  • Have a supply of flashlights and batteries handy. Flashlights provide your safest emergency lighting source during the hurricane/storm. DO NOT USE CANDLES OR KEROSENE LAMPS during strong winds, and try not to use them at any time.

    • PREPARE FOR POWER CUTS

    Before the power goes you can:
  • Pack your coolers with ice. If possible, have two coolers, one with perishables and the other with ice only. This will limit opening your refrigerator
  • Make sure your refrigerator and freezer are at the coldest possible settings
  • Drape blankets over your refrigerator and freezer to keep them cold. Keep the blanket away from the heat exchanger coils on the back, if the unit is still running.

    • DURING THE HURRICANE

    During the hurricane storm you must:
  • Draw all blinds to stop flying glass.
  • Do not go outside unless it is absolutely necessary as when the winds get strong you are in danger of being hit by flying objects.
  • Don't allow children to go outside under any circumstances as they can be blown away even if an adult is holding them

    • AFTER THE HURRICANE

    After the hurricane,you must:
  • Drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed out bridges. Continue to follow all flood safety messages.
  • Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes. The most common injury following a disaster is cut feet.
  • Take pictures of the damage, both of the buildingand its contents, for insurance claims.

    • Excerpts from the booklet "Managing Hurricanes" by Yvonne McCalla Sobers.For more information Contact


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