| Secure
your roof: |
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Ensure roof is securely fixed to walls |
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Ensure that galvanized sheets are in good order & securely fastened |
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Seal spaces between roof & supports |
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| Secure
windows & doors: |
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Ensure that fasteners for windows & doors are in order |
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Prepare wooden shutters |
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Secure foundation & frames of wooden houses: |
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Ensure that wooden frames are securely fastened to stone foundations |
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Check for termites & protect houses against them |
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| Insurance: |
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List valuables, personal items etc |
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Take photos of inside & outside of home |
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Review requirements for submitting claims |
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Maintenance of trees |
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Prepare bags, nails, hammers, saws, wires, rope, pliers |
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Secure limber |
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Secure insurance policies, valuables, personal items |
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Have adequate storage facilities for drinking water |
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Have emergency cooking facility |
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Secure non-perishable food supply |
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Prepare hurricane supplies: water boots, raincoats, flashlights, batteries,
battery-powered radio, kerosene lantern, candles, matches, and first-aid
kit. |
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| Warning: |
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Listen to radio advisories |
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Secure food supply |
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Secure hurricane supplies |
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Secure clothing kit |
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Collect drinking water |
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Secure medication |
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Have emergency money |
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Check car battery; fill gas tank |
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Pick all fruits |
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Secure loose outdoor items |
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Dismantle antennae |
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Remove hanging articles from walls |
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Take pets indoors |
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Turn off gas & electricity |
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Secure windows & doors |
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Offer assistance to others |
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| Survival
Kit: |
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Non-perishable food |
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Manual can opener |
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Water (Half gallon per person per day) |
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Utensils for eating & cooking |
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Toiletries |
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Medication |
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Radio & batteries |
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Bedding |
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Change of clothing |
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First aid kit |
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Lighting |
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Batteries |
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No alcohol or weapons |
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| During
a Hurricane: |
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Remain indoors & listen to advisories |
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Keep children inside |
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Be calm |
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Keep doors & windows closed |
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Don't go outside during the eye of the storm |
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| Post
Hurricane: |
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Avoid disaster areas |
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Do not wade through flood waters |
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Seek medical aid at first aid station |
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Check house for damage; beware electrical wiring |
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Do not misuse telephone |
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Contact insurance; take photographs |
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Boil drinking water & use it sparingly |
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Check refrigerated food stores |
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Report broken sewer or water mains |
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REPORT FOR DUTY |
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| Home
Preparedness - Have a plan of action for home: |
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Know hazards of the community |
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Discuss family disaster plan with family |
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Have a list of emergency numbers |
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Teach children how & when to call for help |
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Have an evacuation plan |
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Have a plan for animals |
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Know your first aid post |
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Know your hurricane shelters |
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