Hurricane Dorian- Be Safe if You Are in the Path

9/3/2019 (Permalink)

Be safe if a hurricane is headed your way.

A hurricane is a tropical cyclone that forms in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. They are among the most destructive forces in nature. Hurricane season runs from June through November, peaking in early to mid-September. But hurricanes can happen any time.

Our thoughts go out to those in the path of Hurricane Dorian, a potential Category 4 storm headed for Florida. Unlike tornadoes and earthquakes, hurricanes can be forecast several days ahead of landfall, giving residents time to take precautions. For those in the path of a hurricane:

• Board up windows and secure loose items like patio furniture.

• Know where to go in the event of an evacuation and how to get there; establish an assembly point for family members to meet if separated, and choose one person everyone can contact with their whereabouts and status.

• Take shelter in a sturdy building; avoid isolated sheds or other small structures, open areas, hilltops, the beach or boats.

• If you are driving in heavy rain, try to safely exit the road, stay in the vehicle and turn on the emergency flashers

• Never drive into flooded areas; if flood waters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground

• Contact your local emergency management agency for information

• Avoid contact with electrical equipment, cords, metal and water.

• Listen for warning sirens, stay away from windows and exterior doors, and seek shelter in a bathroom or basement.

•Stay indoors until authorities tell you it's safe to go outside.

• Hurricanes can cause massive flooding Learn about safe cleanup from local authorities, or visit www.cdc.gov

• Get daily hurricane updates from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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