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If you live in
a sound structure outside the evacuation area and do not live
in a mobile home, stay home and take these precautions:
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Make sure your
windows are protected and home is secured.
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Clean
containers for drinking water and your bathtub for storing
cleaning water. Line the tub with plastic sheeting or a clean
shower curtain, or caulk the drain with silicone caulking - it
holds water for weeks and cleans up easily when dry. Plan on 3
gallons per person, per day for all uses.
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Offer your
home as shelter to friends or relatives who live in vulnerable
areas or mobile homes.
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Check your
disaster supplies kit. Make sure you have at least a two-week
supply of nonperishable foods. Don't forget a non-electric can
opener.
During the storm
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Wait for
official word that the danger is over. Don't be fooled by the
storm's calm eye
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If flooding
threatens your home, turn off electricity at the main breaker.
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If you lose
power, turn off major appliances such as the air conditioner
and water heater to reduce damage.
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Monitor your
battery-operated radio, NOAA weather radio or TV for the
latest advisories and other emergency information.
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Do not use
electrical appliances, including your computer.
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If the storm
center passes over your area, there will be a short period of
calm. Do not go outside. At the other side of the eye, the
wind speed rapidly increases to hurricane force and will come
from the opposite direction.
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