During the Storm
DURING THE STORM
STAYING SAFE DURING A HURRICANE
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PREPARATION��TIPS����HEN��A��HURRICANE��IS��EXPECTED
• Review your family emergency plan
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• Trim or remove trees that are close
enough to fall and cause damage to
your home or property
• Check for weather updates regularly
on your TV, radio, or online
DECIDING��TO��STAY��OR��GO
If you are in a Mandatory Evacuation Zone, take action immediately. If you are not in a
Mandatory Evacuation Zone, you may choose to stay in your home. Keep in mind, you
may only need to travel a short distance to safely evacuate. Moving to a non-evacuation
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• Bring loose, lightweight objects indoors,
such as patio furniture and garbage cans
• Anchor objects that are unsafe to bring
indoors
• Purchase supplies to board-up windows
if you do not have storm shutters
• Gas and service your vehicles
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When an evacuation is ordered, I����������������
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storm. Beaches residents and visitors
may use the Wonderwood Expressway,
Atlantic Boulevard, Beach Boulevard,
and J. Turner Butler Boulevard to reach
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Evacuation routes may be crowded as
individuals from neighboring counties
also use these routes to evacuate.
FINAL ACTIONS IF EVACUATING
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street or inside your unit if in an
apartment or condominium
• Secure all doors and windows
• Take your Emergency Supply Kit
with you
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Keep in mind that you may not be able to leave
your home for several days. Surrounding
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winds do not directly impact your home.
Frequently check for weather updates on
your TV, radio, or online.
FINAL ACTIONS IF STAYING
• Move your vehicle to higher ground, a
garage, or another safe location
• Fully charge your cell phone in case you
lose power
• Turn your refrigerator and freezer to the
coldest settings and only open when
necessary
• Close storm shutters and stay away from
windows and exterior doors
Safety Reminder:�� Never use a generator,
gasoline-powered equipment, grill, camp
stove, or charcoal burning device inside or
in any partially enclosed area. Keep such
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doors, windows, and vents.
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Whether you are evacuating or sheltering in place, the coin
in freezer freez
trick can be used to determine if the contents of
you
your freezer thawed during a storm. Fill a cup with water and
place it in the freezer. Once the water is frozen solid, place
a coin on top and store the cup in the freezer. Upon return to
your home, the coin’s location in the cup will determine if your
freezer r items item
stayed intact (at the top), partially defrosted (in the middle) or completely
defrosted (at the bottom). As a general rule, when in doubt throw it out!