August 2023 Hurricane Emergency Preparedness

AUGUST 2023

Be prepared for Hurricane Season. By planning for hurricane season, you can keep yourself and your community safe before, during, and after a storm.

Below are links for before and after a hurricane.

Before: Prepare for a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storm

• Locate the nearest shelter and different routes you can take to get there from your home. If shelter locations in your area have not been identified, learn how to find them in the event of a storm.
• For more information about hurricane watches and warnings, check out the National Weather Service’s Hurricane Center. If you hear that there is a hurricane watch or warning in your area, you can take steps to get ready.
• During and after a hurricane, you may need supplies to keep your family safe and healthy. Remember that a hurricane could cut off your power and water supply. You also may not be able to drive because of damage to your car. Roads may be flooded or blocked.

After: Stay Safe After a Hurricane of Other Tropical Storm

• Learn more on how to stay safe after a flood.
• Fuel-burning equipment creates carbon monoxide (CO). This can include equipment like generators, pressure washers, charcoal grills, and camp stoves. You can’t smell or see carbon monoxide, but if it builds up in your home, it can cause sudden illness and death. Check out Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After a Disaster for more information.
• During and after a disaster, it is natural to experience different and strong emotions. Coping with these feelings and getting help when you need it will help you, your family, and your community recover from a disaster.

Information for emergency responders can be found here.