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Hurricane Awareness Week
Take Action
 If you are HURRICANE AWARE you will be able to answer these three questions:
1. What are the Hurricane Hazards?
Storm Surge, Marine Hazards, Tornadoes, and High Winds
2. What does it mean to you?
Do you live in a Surge Zone? On a Barrier Island? In an area prone to flooding? In a strong sturdy home?
3. What actions should you take to be prepared?
Family Disaster Plan, Disaster Supply Kit, Secure your home, Have a place to go, and Stay Aware
Be sure to ask other family memebers, friends and neighbors if they are HURRICANE AWARE too.
| TAKING ACTION is as easy as 1-2-3: |
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| Before Hurricane Season Starts YOU SHOULD: |
Assemble your Disaster Supply Kit.
These items are often scattered around your home and simply need to be brought together into one location. |
Write out your Family Disaster Plan.
Discuss the possible hazards with your family. Determine if you are in an evacuation area. Identify an out-of-town family contact. |
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| When a Hurricane Watch is issued YOU SHOULD: |
Check your Disaster Supply Kit.
Make sure nothing is missing. Determine if there is anything you need to supplement your kit. Replenish your water. |
Activate your Family Disaster Plan.
Protective measures should be initiated, especially those actions that require extra time (for example, securing a boat). |
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| When a Hurricane Warning is issued YOU SHOULD: |
Ready your Disaster Supply Kit for use.
If you need to evacuate, you should bring your Supply Kit with you. |
Use your Family Disaster Plan.
Your family should be in the process of completing protective actions and deciding the safest location to be during the storm. |
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RELATED MULTIMEDIA
- Family Disaster Plan (0.3mb) - All hazards guide to your family disaster plan (Red Cross & FEMA)
- Hurricane Awareness Seniors (0.3mb) - Action Guidelines for Senior Citizens (FEMA)
- Hurricane Evacuation Kit (0.9mb) (FEMA)
- Hurricane Awareness (2mb) - Basic Hurricane Facts (FEMA)
- Awareness Coloring Book (4mb) - Action Guidelines for School Children (FEMA)
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